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Sr. Process Safety Engineer

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Sheboygan Falls, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Nov 2024

About the role

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide leadership and technical expertise to continuously improve Process Safety management and Risk Management Programs by identifying process hazards, evaluating hazard risk and working with engineering and operations teams to develop effective solutions
  • Lead Process Safety Analysis (PHA) of facilities and systems using HAZOP, What-If and FMEA techniques
  • Lead Process Safety revalidations of existing systems and processes, including research and development
  • Lead pre-start up safety reviews (PSSR) for new and existing systems
  • Drive root cause analysis and incident investigations
  • Own the management of change process, tracking and documentation
  • Develop quantitative risk analysis (QRA) using Fault Tree, LOPA methods and consequence modeling
  • Coordinate site audits and issue management related to external organizations CGA, NFPA, HSE, OSHA, SEMI, etc.
  • Generate thorough safety reports related to SHA, EPA and local regulations
  • Develop PSM and RMP training material and facilitate training of site personnel
  • Provide leadership and technical expertise to continuously improve Process Safety Management and Risk Management Systems by identifying process hazards, evaluating hazard risk, and working with engineering and operations teams to develop effective solutions
  • Accountable for the quality of on-going activities/processes
  • Receives minimal guidance or works independently
  • Acts as a senior advisor and mentor within the team and beyond and may even serve as best practice resource within own discipline or as technical expert on cross-functional teams or projects
  • Often leads small to medium sized functional teams or projects with manageable to moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other engineering discipline OR Chemistry, Biology, or other life science discipline
  • 6+ years of Safety Process Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experienced with common hazard analysis techniques
  • Proficient with industry standard risk assessment methodologies
  • Experience with process hazard analysis techniques, particularly HAZOP, FMEA and What-If studies
  • Proficient with quantitative and semi-quantitative risk assessments, including an understanding of techniques like LOPA and FTA/ETA
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation such as piping and instrumentation diagrams, standard operating procedures, interlocks, and control narrative, etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including confident, supportive, collaborative, respectful communication
  • Knowledgeable and experienced with relevant safety and environmental regulations in the semiconductor industry organizations CGA, NFPA, Hse, OSHA, SEMI, etc
  • Familiar with basic safety integrity level (SIL) identification
  • Expertise with lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined space entry
  • Experience with PHA management software (PHA Works)

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

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