Sr. Global Process Safety Engineer

Stepan Company - Elwood, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Elwood, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Global Process Safety Engineer at Stepan Company is responsible for enhancing Process Safety performance across the organization. This role involves providing technical expertise, overseeing Process Safety programs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. The engineer will engage with various teams to implement and maintain safety initiatives, conduct audits, lead incident investigations, and promote a culture of continuous improvement in process safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide active technical and management support to sites related to the implementation and maintenance of Stepan standards and procedures.
• Engage with EHS&S Excellence team providing feedback on new standards and participate in the preparation of the roll-out plan.
• Participate in the elaboration of RAGAGEPS by external committees (e.g. API, NFPA, CCPS).
• Support sites with the implementation of OSHA PSM elements by sharing good practices and providing guidance on regulatory aspects.
• Participate in OSHA PSM, EPA RMP and Stepan Process Standards audits across Stepan's network.
• Lead incident investigations for Type III Process Safety Incidents or high potential incidents.
• Perform quality checks on PHAs led by others ensuring adherence to standards and good practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in process safety performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a process engineer.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading process safety management in chemical, refinery, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• Experience managing process safety across multiple sites, especially overseas.
• Hazop leadership and LOPA participation experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory aspects of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.
• Experience with incident investigation techniques and PSM auditing process.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Experience in Facility Siting and Human Factors Assessments.
• Participation in Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA).
• LOPA leadership experience.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Stability in employment
• Supportive work environment