Senior Process Safety Specialist

Job Description: The Role: This role reports into Senior EHS Manager -Korea and is responsible the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the Process Safety Program (PSP) for all Korea sites. Responsibilities include implementing, coordinating, and executing the Process Hazard Analysis program, Process Safety Management System, providing regulatory guidance to all elements of Korea EHS regulations related to process safety.  The position also develops tools to identify and mitigate process safety risks and sharing learnings and corrective actions for all other Asia Plants. This position is located at JangAn, but requires regular trip to Oseong, Suwon and Munmuk. Ability to travel (outside JangAn) up to 25% of the time is required.    In this role you will: Provide regulatory compliance guidance for the Process Safety Programs for all Korea sites and some Asia plant. Advise and assist Site Leaders, Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, and EHS Representatives to ensure that the sites operate within company policies, procedures, and performance standards. Drive the development, execution and continuous improvement effort of site policies and technical guidelines associated with the Entegris Process Safety Program elements (e.g., Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, Contractor Management, Process Safety Information, etc.) to assure compliance. Provide guidance to Process and/or Production Engineers to develop and implement solutions that mitigate potential process safety hazards. Continually work with Global/ Asia Process Safety Team to improve the Corporate Process Safety Program Procedures and provide guidance on site-specific procedures, as necessary. Conduct incident investigations and facilitate Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions. Collaborate with the Site Operations leadership and engineers to scope and prioritize capital improvement projects to improve process safety. Develop process workflows to identify and maintain Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). Monitor regulatory changes, publicly available information, and significant incidents at plants. Provide training for the corporate Process Safety Programs to the Asia Site employees (as required). Drive organizational accountability through robust monitoring and reporting of management action items. Manage the Document Control (EtQ) database to track action items from inception to completion.  Interface with regulatory agencies as it relates to PSM, RMP, etc., as needed. Traits we believe make a strong candidate: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university is required. Demonstration of equivalent relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. Minimum six (6) years of experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs in a chemical manufacturing environment is required. Demonstrated experience with KOSHA PSM and knowledge of independent engineering standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME, etc.) with an emphasis on Process Safety Elements and Risk Management program elements. Possess a working knowledge of common chemical industry process safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices. Credentials as a Process Hazard Analysis Team Leader, Process Safety Professional, and/or Professional Engineer are desired. Experience in driving cross-functional activities requiring specialized skill sets and expertise (e.g., PSM Audit teams, Incident Investigation teams, etc.). Strong “consultant” skills, including the ability to influence and motivate leaders and employees through collaborative engagement and building/maintaining relationships.  High energy, motivation, and commitment to take personal ownership of issues and drive them to exceptional outcomes.  Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate information to a broad range of people and audiences as circumstances dictate.  Physical demands: Must be able to successfully and safely work under various conditions that are commonly experienced within a plant or field environment including (but not limited to) the following:   walking/climbing ladders or stairs to access and observe plant equipment and practices entry/exit of confined or cramped spaces use of various forms of personal protective equipment, including respirators, as required noisy environments hot, cold, and other inclement conditions