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Veolia

EHS Specialist - Process Safety Management

Veolia, Beaumont, Texas, us, 77726

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Company Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description The Process Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the Process Safety Management (PSM) programs at the Beaumont site, in accordance with CFR 1910.119.This position will also support compliance with EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP) 40 CFR Part 68.This position reports to the Beaumont site EHS Manager.

As a Process Safety Specialist you will work to identify process safety risks within chemical manufacturing operations and will be responsible for developing, proposing, and implementing mitigation strategies and programs. You will be responsible for establishing and continuously improving the Process Safety Management (PSM) programs at the site and supporting other departments in complying with regulatory and Veolia process safety requirements. You will lead and participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, management of change (MOC), processes hazard analysis (PHA) studies, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Technology, Global Process Chemistry and other EHS functions in the Veolia business.

Essential Functions

Develop and maintain Process Safety Management programs in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA)

Define and track process safety metrics and analyze data from incident reports to improve PSM practices

Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis program, ensuring regulatory compliance with all elements of 29 CFR 1910.119

Develop and implement process hazards analysis (PHA) recommendations to reduce risk

Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses of process safety events, loss of containment, and near-miss events to identify root causes and recommend sustainable corrective actions

Support and facilitate risk assessments for Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes

Enhance our Contractor Management program.

Oversee and provide technical support for the Gensuite (EHS management system)

Support project teams to ensure all aspects of process safety are addressed in projects

Develop and deliver training programs for employees on internal process safety standards, guidelines, and industry best practices

Work closely with global support teams, including Technology, Process Chemistry, and Engineering to enhance process safety awareness and performance across the organization

Implement internal standards for hazardous processes (e.g. flammable materials, combustible dust handling and neutralization reactions)

Prepare detailed reports and presentations on process safety performance and recommendations for management review

Stay updated on changes in regulations and adjust PSM programs accordingly

Lead initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of process safety performance and overall operational excellence

Utilize technical expertise and industry knowledge to propose innovative solutions to safety challenges

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science, preferably Chemical Engineering

Minimum 3-4 years of progressive Process Safety Management (PSM) experience

Knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulatory requirements

Experience writing MOCs, participating in PHAs, leading RCAs, and leading PSSRs

Understanding of chemical plant processes and process hazards, including flammability, toxicity, reactivity, corrosivity, etc.

Initiative to drive continuous improvement in process safety management programs

Experience in conducting process safety training

Understanding of risk assessment and process hazard analysis processes

Fluent in English, with strong oral and written communication skills to interpret EPA, OSHA, and other regulations and liaise with a variety of stakeholders

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in HAZOP, What-If, LOPA, and/or QRA

Experience in Emergency Response

Familiar with NFPA 30

Familiar with WinCC or equivalent programs

Knowledge of SAP

Holds a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification

Physical Requirements Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Boots, Safety Clothing, Safety Helmet, Safety Goggle/Glasses, Respirator, Gloves)

Internal Applicants must apply through Veolia’s career site/ job posting site consideration.

Additional Information As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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