Senior Process Safety Engineer

Bayer MaterialScienceBayer MaterialScience LLC (BMS) is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with nearly 14,900 employees at thirty sites around the world. Our innovative developments in coatings, adhesive and sealant raw materials, polycarbonates, polyurethanes and thermoplastic urethane elastomers enhance the design and functionality of products in a wide variety of markets, including the automotive, construction, electrical and electronics, household and medical industries, and the sports and leisure fields. Our inorganic basic chemicals unit produces chlorine and related essential products for the chemicals industry. Let us give life to your vision. Bayer MaterialScience – Where VisionWorks.ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibility of this role, as a Senior Process Safety Engineer, is to lead tasks and projects within the NAFTA Operational Safety Department of Bayer MaterialScience.The incumbent will: - Lead process hazard analyses and process safety reviews utilizing HAZOP, What-if, Checklist, and Fault Tree Analysis methodologies; - Provide technical guidance for process safety management and risk management for new and existing processes; - Perform, as necessary, fire protection and loss prevention analysis for chemical processes; - Advise project management on impact of regulatory issues and provide in-depth, specialized technical guidance for response to these health, safety and environmental issues; - Provide training for understanding and application of these guidelines, standards and inherently safer design techniques; - Conduct audits for compliance to industry, regulatory, and corporate standards as directed; - Provide input to insurance reviews of projects and major plant modifications; - Conduct Dispersion Modeling as required; - Support department goals for Process Safety and Corporate HES; - Provide safety statistics reports, including for key performance indicators and process incidents; - Participate in trade associations and associated activities when opportunities become available.QualificationsThe selected candidate will possess: - Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of four years experience in process safety; - Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and use P&ID’s, material balances, equipment and layout drawings and specifications or complex chemical processes; - Proven experience in performing, facilitating and documenting process hazard analysis using detailed, systematic approaches; - Communicate effectively and promptly at all levels of the organization, supporting the Operational Safety group, site objectives, and management decisions; - Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt in changing environments.Bayer Benefits We offer a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events. Bayer Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes..