Process Safety Manager

Position Summary Information

• General SummaryTheProcess Safety Managerwill lead and manage process safety initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices across all Commission water/wastewater treatment facilities. This position plays a key role indeveloping, implementing, and overseeing process safety programs, ensuring the protection of staff, the community, and the environment from potential hazards associated with process operations.Essential FunctionsEstablish, manage, and improve process safety programs, procedures, and systems specific to water/wastewater treatment operations, especially focusing on high-risk chemicals such as chlorine gas

• Ensure compliance with OSHAs Process Safety Management (PSM) standards, EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements, and other relevant state and federal regulations

• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessments; implement controls to mitigate identified risks

• Lead investigations on incidents and near misses, develop corrective actions, and provide training on lessons learned

• Coordinate and conduct training sessions on process safety for operations staff, maintenance teams, and contractors, focusing on the safe handling of and emergency procedures for hazardous materials

• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of process safety policies, procedures, and facilities; ensure corrective actions are implemented as needed

• Collaborate with the Office of Emergency Management to develop, implement, and test emergency response plans for incidents involving chlorine gas and other hazardous chemicals

• Develop and update process safety documentation, including standard procedures, safety manuals, and training materials

• Monitor and analyze safety performance indicators, using data to improve processes

• Serve as a subject matter expert for process safety, offering technical guidance on projects and initiatives

• Coordinate with regulatory bodies during inspections, audits, and investigations

• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory changes relative to process safety and hazardous chemicals
• Other FunctionsSupport community outreach and public education efforts related to chemical safety and emergency preparedness

• Participate in safety-related committees, forums, and cross-departmental initiatives

• Perform related duties as required
• Work Environment And Physical DemandsBusiness casual office setting with field visitsRequired Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesGood leadership skills with the ability to work effectively withWSSCWater employees, the public and contractors

• Good writing and verbal communication skills

• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences

• Strong leadership skills to drive process safety program objectives amongWSSCWater managers and staff

• Comprehensive knowledge ofOSHAPSM,EPARMP,NFPA, and other local or federal process safety regulations

• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies (e.g.,HAZOP,LOPA), incident investigation, emergency planning, and response coordination
• Minimum Education, Experience RequirementsBachelors degree
• 5+ years experience with process safety programs and/or environmental safety & health programs

OR

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 9+ years experience with process safety programs and/or environmental health and & safety programs
• Additional RequirementsCompletion of theWSSCWater Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

• Possession of a valid drivers license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain and maintain aWSSCWater drivers permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor whenWSSCWater declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work

• Must be able to serve as Safety Officer during emergencies
• PreferencesCertified Safety Professional (CSP), Process Safety Professional (PSP), Professional Engineer (P.E.), or similar professional certification

• Experience with chlorine gas

• Experience with gas, bio-energy, and combined heat and power plants

• Work experience within the utility industry

Salary$104,908 - $178,628