Chemical Process Safety Management Engineer (St. Gabriel, La)

Have you implemented PSM from the ground up?  Are you fluent in the 14 elements of OSHA PSM?  Are you experienced in conducting PHAs, HAZOP execution, and writing MOCs?  If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to utilize your knowledge and experience to help us build efficient manufacturing processes with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.  We want to hear from you!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Nachurs Alpine Solutions believes in a balanced approach to service excellence. We operate with integrity and heart to protect our people, property, and communities. Our team strives to control risk by recognizing circumstances that place people at risk and then acting. The Process Management Engineer is responsible for Nachurs Alpine Solutions and Wilbur-Ellis facilities in a region and providing them with process management support and guidance. This role works in conjunction with the EHSS team and other support departments to promote and deliver safety and operational expertise to facilities.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• 7+ years of experience in plant operations or process management/engineering, emphasis on safety and environmental
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering  
• Experience evaluating and controlling risk in chemical manufacturing sites
• Must have experience with OSHA PSM implementation and execution at the plant level
• Fundamental knowledge of Chemical Process design and equipment
• Experience with PSM requirements for design, training, and operations procedures
• Advanced proficiency with PHA AND HAZOP execution, preferably as lead facilitator
• Ability to travel up to 35% within the United States

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Ability to influence and build relationships
• Reliability and personal accountability
• Clear, concise, and timely communication
• Demonstrated capacity to facilitate training and problem-solving
• Ability work to effectively with site operations and corporate engineering groups

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Identify and effectively communicate critical Safety and Environmental issues
• Conduct risk assessments. Conduct PHA and HAZOP exercises
• Conduct workplace safety inspections
• Reviews process designs, P&IDs, and procedures for safety and environmental risks
• Works with Operations and Engineering to develop OSHA PSM-compliant procedures, documentation, and training programs
• Provide compliance advice re: U.S. Dept. of Labor and State regulations, US EPA, and State Environmental regulations/permits
• Facilitate Environmental Permit maintenance and development of permits for new process implementation. Works closely with contract environmental consultants, legal resources, and site management.
• Assist in the planning and development of educational and training materials
• Assist with the preparation of annual environmental reports
• Lead OSHA PSM IMPLEMENTATION for St. Gabriel site

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $108,000 to $152,000. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. 
• Drug-Free workplace

NACHURS is a Wilbur-Ellis business company. 

For over 75 years, NACHURS® has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY.  Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 – formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold into oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.

COMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

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