Safety Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

• Establish, implement and manage an integrated process safety program (PSP) applying relevant Process Safety Management Standards (OSHA, CCPS…) within SATORP Safety Management System (SMS).
• Develop, implement and track effective process safety program key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide process safety engineering support and technical guidance/assistance in the review of the Management of Change (MOC) process and facilitate risk assessments (qualitative and quantitative) in accordance with local regulations and international engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in Process Safety Incidents investigation providing process safety insight.
• Lead refinery Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP) revalidation activities.
• Provide support in the risk reduction plan by evaluating, implementing and tracking recommendations from external audits (shareholders, lenders and insurance companies) concerning process risk management.
• Develop and maintain Process Safety lessons learned database from incidents internal and external for implementing recommendations to prevent potential risks.
• Develop and conduct process safety training (as per matrix) and enhance process safety culture by organizing Process Safety awareness, symposium and workshops.
• Support in the development of an effective asset integrity program to assist in the determination of inspection periods, tests, preventive and mitigations plans for safety instrumented functions, safety critical equipment.
• Ensure the Company Process Safety Information (such as safety systems, equipment data, PID, etc…) is updated, maintained and accessible.
• Coordinates and manages the utilization of third parties for undertaking specific studies such as fire, explosion and other hazard and risk assessments.
• Manage the pre-start up safety review (PSSR) process and implementation.
• Contributes in the development/review of process safety technical standards, guidelines and tools.
• Participates in the design review of new projects or upgrade of existing facilities in accordance with local regulations and international engineering standards and best practices.

Desired candidate profile

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
7+ Years of experience
Safety Expertise: Deep knowledge of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and industry-specific safety standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ANSI, NFPA, EPA).
Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement strategies for mitigating operational safety risks. Strong experience with hazard analysis tools such as HAZOP, FMEA, or JSA.
Leadership & Team Management: Proven track record of leading, training, and developing safety teams. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead safety initiatives and communicate safety protocols to employees at all levels.
Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in ensuring operations comply with relevant safety laws, regulations, and industry standards. Ability to stay current on new safety regulations and integrate them into operations.
Incident Investigation & Reporting: Expertise in investigating safety incidents and accidents, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions. Strong report-writing skills for creating incident reports, safety audit findings, and compliance documentation.
Training & Development: Ability to design, implement, and lead safety training programs, ensuring all team members are educated on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk management techniques.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for creating safety policies, reports, and communicating effectively with teams and leadership.
Emergency Response Planning: Strong understanding of emergency response procedures and the ability to develop and implement plans for handling emergencies, including evacuation, medical emergencies, and disaster recovery.
Continuous Improvement: Focus on creating a culture of continuous safety improvement, identifying areas of weakness, and implementing proactive measures to prevent accidents.