Process Safety Manager - Biomass

Job Summary

Location: Detroit, MI

This position is responsible for the management of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for the DTE Biomass portfolio of projects. The individual will work collaboratively with engineering, operations, safety, and environmental teams to ensure each plant is in compliance with all elements of the OSHA PSM standard. This position will report to the Director of Technical Services. While work hours are primarily during normal daylight hours flexibility of work hours will be necessary. This position will be hybrid if the candidate is located in the metro Detroit, MI area, otherwise dependent upon location, may consider fully remote. Travel to the DTE Biomass sites will be required.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop PSM and RMP standards and management system for all existing and future PSM covered Biomass sites
• Coordinate and participate in PHA and audits for each site at required frequency
• Monitor and track the implementation of recommendations and findings from PHAs and audits
• Facilitation of Management of Change (MOC) system across sites
• Ensure training requirements for PSM/RMP for affected employees are met
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure Operating Procedures meet PSM/RMP requirements
• Participate in process-related Incident Investigations and track timely completion of corrective actions
• Implementation and tracking of Mechanical Integrity program
• Facilitate and document facility PSSRs for existing facilities and participate in PSSRs for new facilities with EPC
• Facilitation of documentation and organization of Process Safety Information
• Coordinate the review, analysis and design of pressure relief and emergency venting systems
• Provide guidance for the assessment and mitigation of process safety risks associated with materials that are not covered under the PSM regulation
• Track and report performance metrics related to PSM compliance (audit, PHA, incident) action item tracking
• Partner with plant operations on the development of PSM compliant operating procedures

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or an environmental health & safety related field
• At least 5 years experience in PSM role required
• Experience working with state, local, and federal safety regulators

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 
• Certification or additional training in PSM
• Individuals with previous knowledge and experience with RNG and associated processes will be given top consideration
• Experience in emergency relief systems
• Experience in interfacing with HSE-related regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of state, local, and federal safety regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD

Other Requirements: 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make sound ethical decisions in the safety and process safety management
• Strong administrative skills and basic computer skills
• Safety Background/Understanding: Understanding of OSHA requirements, developing a good safety culture, and implementing safety improvements
• Interpersonal skills, maintaining a good relationship with the various internal and external stakeholders, the community, and employees will be essential to success
• Strong organizational, leadership, and teamwork skills

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel
• Frequently sit
• Talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively
• Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight
• Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The employee performs job duties primarily in a work from home capacity and periodically from a climate-controlled office environment, with a moderate noise level. Position requires travel to plant sites where noise levels and environmental conditions can vary.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.