Process Safety Manager

🕒 September 9

🔔 Pennsylvania – 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 the 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 • Act as the 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 opportunities for risk reduction and program enhancement • Support interactions with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and third-party auditors • Plan, facilitate, and document Process Hazard Analyses, HAZOP, What-If, Checklist, FMEA, LOPA, and other risk assessments • 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 • Review proposed modifications and verify implementation of 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 methodologies and ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified • Share lessons learned across the organization to prevent recurrence • Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance on mechanical integrity, inspection strategies, risk-based inspection, and reliability initiatives • Provide process safety oversight for facility expansions, process modifications, new technologies, capital projects, and new product introductions • Conduct design reviews and hazard assessments; participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and startup readiness evaluations • Conduct process safety audits, compliance assessments, gap analyses, and site evaluations • Monitor corrective-action closure and develop and track process safety KPIs • Support emergency response planning, crisis management, drills, exercises, and major incident preparedness • 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 preferred • 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 • 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 high levels of collaboration and engagement • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC), Professional Engineer (PE), and Incident Investigation or Root Cause Analysis certification/training are 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 • Fully remote work

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