What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Safety Engineer position at Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.?
Why Work at Kaneka North America?
At Kaneka North America, you'll find more than just a job-you'll find a place to build a career. We offer a peoplefirst, safetyfocused environment where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the chance to do meaningful work, collaborate across teams, and support products and industries that make a difference every day. Your contributions are valued, and your development is supported.
Our Culture & Values
Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, and doing things the right way. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and empowered to speak up and share ideas. Safety, integrity & trust, quality, and innovation guide everything we do, and we invest in our employees through continuous learning, collaboration, and opportunities for growth. At Kaneka North America, you're encouraged to take ownership of your work, grow your skills, and build a longterm career in an environment that values both accountability and people.
JOB DETAILS
The Process Safety Engineer supports site compliance with OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) rule (29 CFR Part 1910.119), the EPA's RMP rule (40 CFR Part 68), and industry best practices and consensus standards (i.e., API, ASTM, ASME) pertaining to chemical process safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and maintain PSM and RMP programs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage and lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Facility Siting Studies, and other PSM-related Studies for existing processes, projects, and modifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and manage change through Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Develop and enhance written HSSE & PSM procedures, policies, and documentation.
- Perform and lead incident investigations.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
- Provide required safety & process safety training to plant personnel to enhance awareness and understanding.
- Assist sites in addressing Safety Instrumented System (SIS) documentation and supporting Safety Integrity Level (SIL) scenario analysis, and Functional Safety Assessments.
- Support and manage relief device systems and maintain appropriate and accurate information.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, regulations, and standards related to process safety.
- Provide project input concerning process safety requirements, including recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) and industry consensus standards (i.e., NFPA, ASME, API, IEC, and ASTM) to prevent, control, and mitigate risks.
- Conduct chemical dispersion modeling for PSM/RMP analysis as needed.
- Perform any other safety-related compliance work as needed by HSSE manager.
- Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
- Emotional Empathy
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexibility / Adaptability
Behaviors
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Education
Experience
Incident investigation, including root cause analysis. (required)
Conducting presentations and training (required)
3 - 5 years: Process/Technical Service Engineering (required)
Skills
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, age, or any other factor protected by law.