Process Safety Engineer/Specialist

Shintech Inc. is the world's largest producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is a general-use resin that is finding wide application in goods used in daily life and a significant number of industrial materials.

Shintech is committed to operating safe and environmentally responsible facilities. To learn more about Shintech, please visit our website at

Position :

Process Safety Engineer

Reports to :

Process Safety Superintendent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Point of contact and Lead subject matter expert for multiple elements of PSM and RMP for the company.
• Coordinate and assist with the implementation of all elements of PSM and RMP at designated functional locations at the facility.
• Provide a service and develop solutions to reduce risks, adapt industry practices, and ensure compliance for all elements of PSM and RMP.
• Develop companywide PSM and RMP procedures, perform training, and ensure implementation.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of PSM and RMP software.
• Compile data and reporting for the company’s process safety key performance indicator metrics.
• Provide technical direction related to required mechanical integrity elements.
• Provide regulatory interpretation, technical support, and advice on process safety and risk management matters.
• Advise on Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
• Identify process safety incidents and participate in or conduct root cause analysis as needed.
• Develop corrective actions and solutions to prevent or reduce the severity of process safety-related incidents by applying elimination, substitution, and engineering controls.
• Analyze incident trends and use risk assessment methods to identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Approve Management of Changes and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews as needed.
• Participate in PSM and RMP audits as necessary.
• Provide technical and programmatic expertise involving the application of process safety requirements as defined by the company’s process safety program and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies during audits of PSM and RMP.

Education, Experience, and Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Health and Safety or Chemical, Mechanical, or Safety Engineering.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• A minimum of five years of direct experience in a similar role of developing and implementing the elements of PSM and RMP.
• Working knowledge of PSM and RMP regulatory requirements.
• Aptitude to solve problems quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with employees from all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn / utilize new software systems.
• Must possess a TWIC or be eligible to obtain a TWIC.
• Team oriented

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to push, pull, bend, and perform long periods of standing and walking on cement foundations.
• Occasionally required to stoop and kneel.
• Must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to coordinate the movement of eyes, hands, feet, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Required to be medically certified for respirator and medically fit for duty.
• Use of PPE required in specific areas.
• May be required to be outdoors in the plant.

Work Environment :

• Manufacturing facility, in the presence of chemicals.
• Professional Office Environment.
• Diverse / Multi-cultural workforce.

Competencies :

• Integrity / Ethics
• Critical Evaluation
• Customer Focus
• Work Quality
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Initiative

Shintech Louisiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.