Process Safety Manager
at Koch Fertilizer

Job Description

Your Job

As a Process Safety Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe working environment by assessing potential hazards, implementing safety measures, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with various processes and operations.

Our Team

Koch Fertilizer Canada in Brandon is one of the major fertilizer production sites within Koch, producing a wide range of nitrogen-based products for agricultural and industrial use. The facility includes multiple production units and a large, dedicated team focused on safe, reliable operations. Koch Fertilizer is an entrepreneurial company pursuing contribution motivated individuals who are willing to take a bet on themselves and their ability to create value in a team environment.

What You Will Do

• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams to ensure that safety considerations are integrated into the design, installation, and maintenance of equipment and processes.
• Review and update process safety documentation/information.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs for employees at all levels, emphasizing safe operating practices and awareness of potential hazards.
• Participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) for new or modified processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of process safety management systems and recommend improvements.
• Stay current with industry regulations, codes, and best practices related to process safety.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to teams working on process-related projects.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and participate in regulatory inspections and audits.
• 10% travel

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Knowledge of industrial/manufacturing process safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with process hazard analysis techniques such as HAZOP and LOPA for risk assessment.
• Experience identifying and mitigating process safety risks.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, safety engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Experience using software tools, such as exSILentia or Kenexis or a similar software, and systems to manage process safety documentation and data.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment covered by PSM

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.