Process Safety Manager – Americas

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🏈 Alabama, Pennsylvania – Remote

🏈 Alabama – Remote 🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

💵 $97.5k - $157k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Avantor

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1904

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

Healthcare • Manufacturing • Consulting

Avantor is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. The company collaborates with scientists around the world to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Avantor offers a proven portfolio of trusted, quality brands used in research, development, and production activities across more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. It focuses on supporting scientific journeys through reliable products, digital solutions, innovation, and manufacturing facilities. Avantor is committed to sustainability, advancing biopharma, and enhancing scientific collaboration with digital technologies.

📋 Description

• Lead development, implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement of the company's Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs • Establish corporate process safety standards, procedures, governance processes, and performance expectations • Ensure process safety programs align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and corporate objectives • Act as primary technical resource for process safety matters throughout North America operations • Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA standards, hazardous materials regulations, and other applicable requirements • Interpret regulatory changes and translate requirements into actionable compliance programs • Conduct compliance assessments and identify risk reduction and program enhancement opportunities • Support interactions with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and third-party auditors • Plan, facilitate, and document Process Hazard Analyses including HAZOP, What-If, Checklist, FMEA, LOPA, and other risk assessment methodologies • Lead multidisciplinary teams in identifying process hazards, evaluating safeguards, and recommending risk reduction measures • Track and verify completion of PHA recommendations and corrective actions • Support facility siting studies, chemical hazard evaluations, and major accident prevention initiatives • Lead and maintain formal Management of Change processes for equipment, technology, procedures, chemicals, and organizational changes • Review proposed modifications and verify required safeguards prior to startup • Lead or support investigations involving process safety incidents, near-misses, releases, fires, explosions, and significant operational events • Use root cause analysis to identify underlying causes and systemic improvements • Ensure corrective actions are developed, implemented, and verified for effectiveness • Share lessons learned across the organization • Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to strengthen mechanical integrity programs and inspection strategies • Support risk-based inspection programs and reliability initiatives for critical process equipment • Provide process safety oversight for facility expansions, process modifications, new technologies, and capital projects • Conduct design reviews and hazard assessments • Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and startup readiness evaluations • Support safe introduction of new products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes • Conduct process safety audits, compliance assessments, gap analyses, and site evaluations • Monitor closure of corrective actions and develop and track process safety KPIs • Support emergency response planning, crisis management, and major incident preparedness • Participate in drills, exercises, and emergency response evaluations • Provide technical guidance during safety emergencies when needed • Develop and deliver process safety training for leadership, engineers, operators, maintenance personnel, and EHS professionals • Promote proactive process safety culture, mentor facility teams, and build organizational competency and knowledge-sharing programs

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline required • Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive EHS and/or Process Safety experience within chemical manufacturing, life sciences, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, or related high-hazard industries • Demonstrated experience managing OSHA PSM and EPA RMP-covered processes • Experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and HAZOP studies • Experience leading Management of Change (MOC) programs and incident investigations • Proven ability to partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams • Expert knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) • Strong knowledge of EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) • Understanding of CCPS risk-based process safety principles and methodologies • Knowledge of NFPA standards, hazardous materials management, fire protection systems, and process safety engineering principles • Proficiency in HAZOP, What-If Analysis, FMEA, LOPA, Bow-Tie Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and technical specifications • Strong project management and organizational skills • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change without direct authority • Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities across numerous facilities simultaneously • Strong facilitation and leadership skills for cross-functional teams • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and process safety or EHS management systems • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining collaboration and engagement • Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC), Professional Engineer (PE), and Incident Investigation or Root Cause Analysis certification/training • Experience supporting multiple facilities and geographically dispersed operations preferred • Experience working in a corporate or regional process safety role preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Wellness programs • Health savings accounts • Flexible spending accounts • 401(k) plan with company match • Employee stock purchase program • 11 paid holidays • 18 PTO days annually • Volunteer time off • 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave) • Learning experiences to support career growth and success