W.R. Grace & Co.
Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.
Process Safety Leader
The Process Safety Leader is responsible for plant process safety initiatives and plays a critical role leading and driving business and operational objectives. These include EHS, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Effectiveness. They partner and advise maintenance, process technology, engineering and operations on all elements of Process Safety program. Their collaboration includes Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) /Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), risk assessment, process safety training, incident investigation, root cause analysis (RCA), audits, management of change (MOC), prestart up safety reviews, and corrective action management.
The Process Safety Leader is on‑site in Baton Rouge, LA reporting to the Plant Manager. They also have Process Safety oversight of Grace’s Norco, LA and Orangeburg, SC sites.
Manage and oversee the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program to ensure all Process Safety Information is accurate, available and organized for ongoing processes, including but not limited to gatekeeping the Management of Change process (MOC), managing site PSM system (Enablon) as an administrator, and following up with any past‑due open actions.
Ensure site and staff conformity with Grace Process Safety Implementing Procedures and OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals as well as Risk Management Program
Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments – to include HAZOPs, What‑Ifs, FMEA, LOPA
Manage and oversee the site Safety Instrumented Systems program, including the design installation of new devices
Participate in incident investigation and reporting techniques and Root cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA)
Responsible for the process safety related material (PSE Events, PHAs, MOCs, process safety audit findings, incident investigation etc)
Participate in field walks with proper PPE to evaluate proper safeguards are in place for process startups and process/equipment changes
Oversee the Relief and Pressure device site program which includes preparing/reviewing calculations and managing documentation
Oversee the site Facility Siting Program
Provide input into capital budget to drive improved PSM and EHS deliverables, proactively identify development opportunities to build PSM and EHS expertise
Required Qualifications
B.S. degree in Engineering or Science discipline
5+ years in a manufacturing environment as Production/Process engineer, Process Technologist, EHS Specialist with hands‑on experience in Process Safety Management.
Proficient in Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments – including HAZOPs, What‑Ifs, FMEA, LOPA
Physical Requirements and Environment
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Chemical Engineering.
Education or experience with Primatech PHA Works or Sphera PHA Pro
Training/certification in PHA and PSM facilitation and procedures
Center for Chemical Process Safety Bootcamp training
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Process Safety Leader
The Process Safety Leader is responsible for plant process safety initiatives and plays a critical role leading and driving business and operational objectives. These include EHS, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Effectiveness. They partner and advise maintenance, process technology, engineering and operations on all elements of Process Safety program. Their collaboration includes Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) /Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), risk assessment, process safety training, incident investigation, root cause analysis (RCA), audits, management of change (MOC), prestart up safety reviews, and corrective action management.
The Process Safety Leader is on‑site in Baton Rouge, LA reporting to the Plant Manager. They also have Process Safety oversight of Grace’s Norco, LA and Orangeburg, SC sites.
Manage and oversee the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program to ensure all Process Safety Information is accurate, available and organized for ongoing processes, including but not limited to gatekeeping the Management of Change process (MOC), managing site PSM system (Enablon) as an administrator, and following up with any past‑due open actions.
Ensure site and staff conformity with Grace Process Safety Implementing Procedures and OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals as well as Risk Management Program
Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments – to include HAZOPs, What‑Ifs, FMEA, LOPA
Manage and oversee the site Safety Instrumented Systems program, including the design installation of new devices
Participate in incident investigation and reporting techniques and Root cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA)
Responsible for the process safety related material (PSE Events, PHAs, MOCs, process safety audit findings, incident investigation etc)
Participate in field walks with proper PPE to evaluate proper safeguards are in place for process startups and process/equipment changes
Oversee the Relief and Pressure device site program which includes preparing/reviewing calculations and managing documentation
Oversee the site Facility Siting Program
Provide input into capital budget to drive improved PSM and EHS deliverables, proactively identify development opportunities to build PSM and EHS expertise
Required Qualifications
B.S. degree in Engineering or Science discipline
5+ years in a manufacturing environment as Production/Process engineer, Process Technologist, EHS Specialist with hands‑on experience in Process Safety Management.
Proficient in Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments – including HAZOPs, What‑Ifs, FMEA, LOPA
Physical Requirements and Environment
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Chemical Engineering.
Education or experience with Primatech PHA Works or Sphera PHA Pro
Training/certification in PHA and PSM facilitation and procedures
Center for Chemical Process Safety Bootcamp training
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
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