Process Safety Leader

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Process Safety Leader role will provide overall leadership for Process Safety excellence in the organization.  This role will execute the requirements to be best in class by going beyond  internal and regulatory requirements to ensure effective process safety practices.  This will be done by working collaboratively across the GBU health and safety team and working closely with Process Safety Engineers, GBU Technical Teams, HSE Managers and Site Process Safety facilitators.  This role will serve as the expert on technical process safety questions and lead with an innovation mindset.

We can count on you to:

• Executing company specific requirements across GBU

• Collaborate with the GBU HSE Team 

• Investment Project Support

• Trend and Data Analysis of Process Safety Events

• Assist with Process Safety related investigations

• Train, coach, and mentor GBU Process Safety Engineers and site level process hazard analysis leaders

• Identify improvements in process safety practices

• Keep the GBU Leadership team informed of highest process safety risks in the GBU

• Collaborate across the organization by participating in subject matter teams

• Identify development opportunities or direct reports and process safety analysis leaders

• Coordinate or participate in Process Safety auditing efforts (specific focus in U.S.) to ensure regulations are being met. 

• Develop good relationships with colleagues and sites to ensure close collaboration 

• Promote a culture of safety through open communication

• Assess Risk Analysis and provide feedback to Analysis Leaders to improve performance

Site Support:

• Provide technical guidance and support to industrial sites.

• Conduct site visits to assess compliance and identify hazards.

• Coach and mentor site HSE Managers, Process Risk Analysis Leaders and Site Managers

• Lead investigations of complex process safety events

• Be an active participant at sites, as needed, to deliver solutions to complex problems

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

• Training on dispersion modelling software and knowledge of relief valve calcuations

You can count on us for: 

• Excellent training & development possibilities.

You will bring:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent University degree in a technical field (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent

• 10+ years of experience in plant operations technical role and/or process safety management 

• Familiarity with industry standards and practices (API, ASME, NFPA, etc.)

• Knowledge of local and national process safety regulations, such as EPA RMP, OSHA PSM, SEVESO

• Knowledge of dispersion modeling techniques and software (ALOHA, PHAST, RMP*Comp, etc.)

Behaviors:

• Competency in the domains being led

• Goes Above and Beyond

• Makes Things Happen

• Put Feedback into Action

• Leads with Purpose

• Collaborates within team and across organization

You will get: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package (S19- 20 Job Grade)

• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

This position creation is still subject to current ongoing social procedure; thus no final decision will be taken before the end of this procedure; All applications will be processed by the Talent Acquisition team accordingly and all applicants should expect at least one personalized written feedback for their respective submitted applications, in accordance with the ongoing social procedure timeline