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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom lists this Process Safety Specialist opportunity in new castle county, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Kelly Engineering is seeking a Process Safety Specialist with one of our leading clients in the Specialty Chemical Manufacturing industries at their New Castle, DE plant.
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Ideal Candidate
5+ years of process safety experience within a chemical manufacturing or specialty chemicals environment.
Strong expertise in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) compliance.
Hands-on experience leading PHA/HAZOP, MOC, PSSR, and compliance audits .
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) with strong knowledge of process risk analysis and pressure relief systems.
Experience using PHAST or similar consequence modeling software; CSP certification is a plus.
Role Summary
The Process Safety Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
The position ensures site conformance with corporate process safety standards and leads key PSM elements including hazard analysis, management of change, pre-startup reviews, and compliance auditing.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the site's Process Safety Management program
Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and manage corrective action plans.
Lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified equipment.
Administer the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Perform PSM compliance audits and track corrective actions.
Maintain the facility's EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) and prevention programs.
Serve as the site's process safety expert and advisor for SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
7-10 years in the chemical process industry.
3-5 years of PSM compliance experience.
Preferred Experience with:
Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
Reaction kinetics analysis
Pressure relief calculations
PHAST or similar process safety modeling software
Who can apply
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