Process Safety Engineer - ECOLAB

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, has an immediate need for a PSM Specialist / PSM Engineer in our Energy Services – Supply Chain group located in Fresno, TX.  If you are a dedicated professional with a proven track record of success in production planning, we invite you to apply.  This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering competitive base rates and benefits.

What’s in it For You:

• You will join a growth company offering competitive pay and benefits
• Access to best in class resources, tools and technology
• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

What You Will Do:

The PSM Specialist / PSM Engineer is responsible for compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) program and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements at the Fresno Land plant and, when requested, providing PSM program assistance to other Nalco plants or facilities. This position reports to the SH&E Superintendent.

• The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related.

• Maintains all process safety information and other documentation necessary to conduct PHAs or PHA revalidations.
• Maintains and updates the Fresno Plant Risk Management Plan (RMP).  The PSM Specialist coordinates submittal of plan updates with the EPA and local governmental agencies.
• Develops PSM procedures, maintains existing procedures, and ensures their appropriate use at the Fresno Plant. These procedures include, but are not limited to, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Incident Investigation, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Leads PHA or PHA revalidation sessions for the Fresno Plant.  The PSM Specialist may also coordinate and schedule PHA sessions with third-party contractors for large projects.
• Provide training on PSM and RMP requirements to new employees and refresher training to existing employees at the Fresno Plant. 
• Manages and leads incident investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) as needed.
• Provides technical support during asset Safety/PSM audits and serves as an audit team member/leader on division and corporate audits.
• Monitors adequacy and closure of corrective action items related to incident investigations, RCAs, audits, PHA recommendations, MOC action plans, agency inspections, etc.
• Provides support to plant engineering in improving their safety competency and skillsets.
• Supports the guiding principles of Responsible Care to continually improve Fresno’s plant’s safety, health, environmental performance, process safety, security, and efforts to respond to public concerns relating to design, development, manufacture, storage, marketing, distribution, use and ultimate safe disposal of chemical products.
• Supports and is committed to the Quality Improvement Process.  Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by “doing it right the first time” and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties.
• Supports and incorporates the activities of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) into ongoing work duties through teamwork within and across departments. 

This position is based in Fresno, TX

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree
• A minimum of three years industrial health, safety and PSM experience
• Employees in this position must possess a strong knowledge of PSM and RMP regulations.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering, Safety, Process Safety Management or similar technical field
• 5 years of industrial health and safety and PSM experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to deal with various levels of employees, management, vendors, and customers
• Certifications such as CSP, PSP, PE, etc. are preferred.
• Completion of the 5-day TapRooT incident investigation process training is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is a plus. 

The pay range for this position is $98,600.00 - $148,000.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.