Momentive

Global Functional Safety Engineer

US WV Friendly Full time

Job Title:

Global Functional Safety Engineer

Summary:

The Global Functional Safety Engineer will lead strategic functional safety, combustible dust and reactive hazard program improvements. This role will act as a Subject Matter Expert for these management systems across the globe. This position focuses on risk mitigation strategies and collaborates closely with engineering, technology, maintenance, operations leaders, site leaders, and the EHS organization to provide support in a manner that addresses business needs. The Global Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for providing strategic risk reduction for EHS & Process Safety risks.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Relocation benefits are available.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Work in close collaboration with the Operations Council and EHS Council Executive Leadership Team members, to manage functional safety, reactive hazards and Combustible Dust Global risk reduction initiatives.

  • Support a global effort of harmonizing and standardizing risk assessment and management practices across the company using HAZOP and LOPA methodologies.

  • Engage in the Cross Site Engineering team to ensure designs are in conformance with applicable RAGAGEP.  Lead and manage EHS Capital projects through stage-gate process and report quarterly progress to the Executive Leadership Team.

  • Lead global initiative to identify and analyze exothermic batch reactions to ensure adequate layers of protection.

  • Lead global initiative to focus on preventing unintended reactions with incompatible chemicals.

  • Develop and implement a global strategy for Dust Hazard Analysis, identifying and reducing combustible dust risks for all operations.

  • Evaluate hazards of raw materials storage (flammability, combustibility, reactivity.)

  • Conduct Global Scenario Risk Based Audits, present findings to EHS council, create corrective actions with Gensuite EHS information management system, and track their implementation.

  • Create and update corporate policies on Combustible Dust, Dust Hazard Analysis, SIL determination using LOPA, Functional Safety, reactive hazards evaluation and pressure relief design.

  • Lead and conduct Global Process Safety and EHS compliance audits.

  • Develop, track, and evaluate leading metrics to identify trends and drive improvement.

  • Support PHA Facilitator Qualification and Cause Map Facilitator programs.

  • Understand and analyze findings (i.e. related to audits, incidents, etc.) to identify common issues and facilitate consistency in recommendations and corrective action.

  • Develop programs and train company personnel as needed to support Functional Safety and Process Safety activities

  • Coach and mentor others in subject matter expertise.  Provide in person, in depth support, to assist with organizational skill development.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Travel:

  • 25 - 50%-Global/Domestic Travel

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

  • BS degree in Engineering discipline such as Chemical Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical 

  • 10+ years of implementation of Process Safety risk assessment methodologies PHA/HAZOP, and LOPA.

  • 20+ years of experience in chemical or industrial environments. Proven track record of delivering sustainable improvements in Functional Safety and Process Safety.

  • Experience in functional safety lifecycle analysis phase using LOPA as SIL determination method.

  • Experience in incident investigation

  • Strong project management and leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities and make decisions with speed and accuracy based on available information.

  • Excellent oral and written communication, technical writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, team player, capable of working within globally diverse, cross-functional, internal and external teams across different time zones with ability to effectively influence others to action.

  • Ability to collaborate in a global organization, communicate effectively across mediums, audiences and situations.

  • Unquestioned ethics and integrity including the ability to work on confidential matters.

  • Proven experience consulting and troubleshooting to allow development of sound resolution of issues.

  • Strong Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

  • Demonstrated capability to take initiative to drive change.

  • Demonstrated capability and passion to learn new skills

The following are preferred for the position:

  • Functional Safety Certification IEC-61511

  • Preferred degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

  • Cause Map Facilitator training and certification

  • 10+ years of process engineering experience

  • 10+ years’ experience EHS/Process Safety auditing including Lead Auditor role

  • Experience in Dust Hazard Analysis.

  • Experience in Reactive Hazards program.

  • Experience in developing and delivering EHS/PSM training using Adult Learning Theory

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What We Offer:

Base Pay Range: $140,500 - $206,250

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply#BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance. 

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.  

  • Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage. 

  • Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.  

  • Short term disability with 100%  base salary coverage. 

  • Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets. 

  • 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service. 

  • 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service. 

  • Student debt pay-off program. 

  • Professional development programs and courses. 

  • Wellness programs and financial education. 

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

  

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  

 

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   

 

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.