Process Safety Engineer

Overview

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We have an opening for a Process Safety Engineerto work in the Pasadena, TX area.  

 

 

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $145-155K/year
• Location: Pasadena, TX
• Assignment Duration: Direct hire position
• Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours +
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401K, Holidays and PTO

 

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for key Process Safety Management (PSM) program elements, Process Safety and improvement, process development, and provides technical assistance to operations to improve safety, productivity, and uptime
• Serve as a PSM Element Leader for Process Safety Information (PSI), Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and support Management of Change-Technology. Knowledgeable to facilitate and lead annual PHA's
• Strengthen waste minimization, engineering controls, operating conditions, and quality improvements. The senior process leader is familiar with the end-uses of the products produced by the process
• Initiates MOC Changes of Design (COD) packages to improve the safety, quality, yields, utility, and production capability of the operating areas
• Periodically perform experimental operating instructions (EOI's) on the process to test and improve the safety, environment, quality, and reliability performance
• Assist and interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Capital, Safety and Environmental to identify and implement best practices to improve production rates, quality, reliability and EHS performance
• Serve as the process lead for capital projects and provide basic data, scope of work, and budget to ensure equipment is designed and specified correctly and meets process requirements at the highest uptime and lowest life cycle cost. Coordinate process scope with EPC companies for larger projects
• Provide process support and commissioning plans for new or modified facilities
• Expert troubleshooting skills: the ability to analyze plant operations and data; apply process knowledge and identify root causes to various operational issues
• Recognize when the process is not in control and understand steps needed to address recovery
• Develop Technology Standards and maintain technical documentation
• Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting equipment failures and root cause analysis
• Provide shift or weekend coverage for project start-ups and annual Turnarounds or non-routine events

 

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of industrial/chemical plant manufacturing experience in highly hazardous processes, with progressively more responsibility and accountability over time
• BS degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
• Strong analytical and process problem solving skills
• Fundamental understanding of all PSM elements
• Experience in granulated fertilizers manufacturing facilities is a plus
• Demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork abilities
• Self-motivated leader that is proactive with a strong sense of urgency toward improvement
• A hands-on visible leader that seeks engagement and involvement of employees
• Results driven - - Routinely uses goals, objectives, and metrics to track and achieve results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

 

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

 

 

Client Overview:

Our Client is passionate about providing innovative solutions for their customers, priding themselves on taking on challenges that few others will and solving problems that others can't.  They search for opportunities to provide better solutions for their customers and the greater community at large.

Employment Type: OTHER