What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Safety Engineer position at Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing?
We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Refining, Inc. is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations in Flowood and Vicksburg, MS and worldwide sales; we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.
Ergon Refining, Inc., in Vicksburg is currently looking for a Process Safety Engineer to to develop, implement and maintain programs, procedures, work processes, tracking mechanisms and reporting associated with Process Safety Management
(PSM) & Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs at Ergon Refining, Inc.
Process Safety Engineer Duties:
- Requires B.S. in Technical or Engineering field
- Requires 3-5 years PSM and/or RMP experience
- Knowledge of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard
- Knowledge of EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP) standard
- Knowledge of OSHA's industry accepted safe work practices
- Knowledge of refinery process equipment
- Knowledge of applicable API refinery recommended work practices
- Ability to lead incident investigations and perform root cause analysis
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work well with others and maintain a "Team" relationship
- High level of proficiency or ability to learn computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, database programs
- Must have successfully completed and passed a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
Process Safety Engineer Requirements:
- Provide support to the Site Services Manager as needed to ensure that ERI is compliant with the requirements of PSM and RMP
- Promote and maintain safe work habits and a "safety first" attitude with regard to process safety and personal safety
- Provide knowledge and practical application of existing laws, regulations and procedures relating to process safety
- Attend process safety committee meetings and conferences to stay current on industry issues and work practices
- Participate as a team member for incident investigations and serve as investigation team leader when needed
- Perform root cause analysis and provide solutions to prevent or mitigate causes
- Responsible for the evaluation, maintenance and revision of the MOC Program, including PSSRs, to ensure conformance with the program and continuous improvements as needed to increase program efficiency
- Participate in unit PHA/LOPA meetings and communicate results of the analysis to affected plant personnel
- Participate in audits of process safety programs
- Participate in Management of Change meetings and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
- Assist in tracking recommendations and action items from audits, investigations, MOCs, and process hazard analysis to ensure timely closure and evidence of completion
- Develop and revise process safety documented programs, procedures, forms and other controlled documents to address deficiencies and areas of noncompliance
- Facilitate, maintain and manage refinery safety systems in LOPA such as alarm management, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), critical check valves, relief system design, and relief valves
- Facilitate, maintain and manage instrument bypass instruction program, orifice plate management program and other critical programs related to process safety
- Participate as a member of the Process Safety Leadership Team and attend meetings to review incidents, MOCs, PHA/LOPA status and other PSM/RMP information as directed by the Site Services Manager
- Provide support to other process safety element champions as needed to ensure that information on the status of the various elements is available for periodic management review meetings
- Assist in the development, evaluation, and communication of all process safety
Ergon Refining, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401k matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing.
Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.
Position to be filled: Process Safety Engineer
Location: Vicksburg, MS