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Honeywell Senior Process Safety Engineer in Geismar, Louisiana
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OVERVIEW
This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.
At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.
Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let’s make that impact together.
THE POSITION
Join an organization that demonstrates a proactive health and safety management system, combined with strong employee engagement and an environment that foster continuous improvement. This is a key role on the corporate ESS HSE Process Safety Group.
In this position, you will be a process safety professional in the Health Safety & Environment (HSE) function in the Energy & Sustainability Solutions (ESS) business group. You will enable successful process safety performance and operational excellence across the enterprise and specifically at the Geismar, Louisiana site. You will accomplish this by collaborating with the process safety network and establishing strong working relationships with the employees at the site. You will be a key process safety resource by implementing sustainable programs through integration of process safety best practices and continuous improvement of the process safety management program.
This position reports directly to the ESS Director of Process Safety and will be local to our site in Geismar, LA on a Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days at home).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Safety Management (PSM):
Develop and maintain Process Safety Management programs in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
Conduct regular audits and assessments of chemical processes to proactively identify potential process safety risks.
Analyze data from process safety metrics and incident reports to improve PSM practices.
Risk Assessment and Analysis:
Implement hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), layer of protection analysis (LOPA) and quantitative risk assessments (QRA) to identify high-risk areas.
Develop and implement process hazards analysis (PHA) recommendations to reduce risk and improve operational reliability.
Incident Investigation and Reporting:
Lead incident learning / investigations of process safety events, loss of containment, and near-miss events to identify root causes and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings and recommendations for management review.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding chemical safety and environmental impact.
Stay updated on changes in safety regulations and guidelines, and adjust PSM programs accordingly.
Training and Development:
Develop and deliver training programs for employees on internal process safety standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Mentor young professionals and personnel in PSM methodologies and compliance standards.
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with site and corporate operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to enhance process safety awareness and practices across all levels of the organization.
Facilitate meetings and workshops to promote a safety-first culture within the organization.
Continuous Improvement:
Lead initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of process safety performance and overall operational excellence.
Utilize technical expertise and industry knowledge to propose innovative solutions to safety challenges.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 5-10 years of experience with Process Safety and Risk Management
WE VALUE
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP
Familiarity with data analytics and key performance indicators
Familiarity with human performance / human factors
Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) certification
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Certification
Exposure to Honeywell Operating System
Good Microsoft Office skills
Good English communication
Proficiency in HAZOP, What-If, LOPA, and QRA
Familiarity with PHAST, SaferOne
Strong team leadership and project management capabilities
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