Process Safety Manager (Chemical, Paint, Coatings)

Description

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes.

We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Position Summary : As the PSM (Process Safety Management) Site Leader at Axalta’s High Point, NC facility, you’ll play a vital role in our team's growth and success.

You'll oversee the PSM program and compliance at the site, reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager. Your responsibilities will include leading risk assessments, ensuring up-to-date process safety information, overseeing change management processes, and fostering a culture of process safety improvement.

What You’ll Do :

• Lead the site's Process Safety Management program, ensuring compliance with OSHA 29CFR 1910.119 standards and industry best practices.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) following Axalta internal standards and industry norms, recommending engineering controls for risk mitigation.
• Assist site management in tracking PHA recommendations to closure within specified timelines.
• Provide oversight to Management of Change (MOC) processes, including maintaining and auditing MOC and Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR) records and procedures.
• Support plant initiatives and capital projects by offering PSM expertise from planning through completion.
• Manage the collection and documentation of site process safety information (PSI), ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and currency.
• Coordinate sustainable PSM self-audits and inspections.
• Serve as the primary site resource for process safety consultation for both site and plant all personnel.

What You’ll Bring :

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the chemical industry in a PSM covered facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all 14 elements of PSM including PHA, MOC, and PSSR.
• Proficiency in HAZOP / What-If, Root Cause Analysis, Management of Change, and Process Control.
• Demonstrated experience leading PSM audits and closing open items effectively.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring :

• Process and / or Project Management Experience.
• Knowledge of LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis) and RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice).

Axalta operates its business in two segments : Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year.

We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company :

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes.

We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments : Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year.

We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.