Global Process Safety Manager

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to provide leadership and management of Process Safety for Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) and Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), and to provide leadership and management of Process Safety for Huber ensuring that industrial operations are conducted safely by minimizing hazards and risks associated with processes, particularly those involving hazardous materials or with process safety incident potential.

The ideal candidate will:

• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) programs for both HEM and HEW and drive PSM risk to acceptable levels.
• Actively participate in risk assessments, major project teams and PSM investigations.
• Participate in team efforts to develop policies, procedures, standards and technical references appropriate to the nature and scale of HEM and HEW operations and scope of the PSM function.
• Establish appropriate metrics and processes to ensure objectives are obtained. (PSM metrics set by JMH Corp)
• Assure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics.
• Recommend and ensure the efficient and appropriate use of internal and external technical resources.
• Facilitate communication between all locations to share best practices and key learnings.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

General

• Provide functional leadership and guidance for PSM within both HEM and HEW.
  • Develop and implement programs and processes to ensure technical competency
  • Establish standards and best practices to guide engineers and PSM resources
  • Work with functional leaders to ensure process safety is designed into capital projects
  • Work with the Platform Engineers to share Lessons Learned, Best Practices, and drive improvements in the Global PSM Program
• Implement the JMH Risk-Based Management philosophy across PSM and engineering at each plant site.
• Provide expertise in the area of process safety systems, testing protocols, and risk mitigation.

PSM

• Implement and manage process safety programs in conjunction with JMH Safety & Sustainability teams that achieve and/or support Operational Excellence and World Class Maintenance efforts.
• Serve as global subject matter expert on the process safety management aspects of the Huber Sustainability Management System (HSMS), including HSMS230 (Identification, Assessment, and Prioritization of Risks), process safety management of capital projects, safety critical equipment and controls (HSMS 400).
• Leads Process Hazard Analysis studies when required and ensure a 5-year re-validation plan is in place, including DHAs, BOS, HazOp, LOPA, MEIRA, and others.
• Supports the executions and revalidation of Site Level Risk Assessments. Participate in management system audits according to the HSMS standard and provide guidance in closing identified gaps.
• Develop and implement process safety management auditing protocols to measure compliance with applicable regulations, best management practices, and corporate standards.
• Actively track corrective action plans to address hazard analysis findings and to assure identified risks have been mitigated to an acceptable level.
• Develop and assist locations in the implementation of process safety standards.
  • Provide expertise in the selection of safety critical equipment including containment venting and suppression, fire and explosion protection and safety related alarms, interlocks, and detection systems.
• Provide expertise in the area of process safety related hazard assessment and risk management including fire, explosion, toxic gas release, and chemical reactivity hazards.
• Interface with insurance companies and or loss control/risk management regarding protection and mitigation systems.
• Lead and /or participate in investigations involving process safety incidents including identification of root causes and corrective actions, guides manufacturing locations in the event classification.
• Compile monthly metrics and prepare monthly reports.
• Support the PSM global training plan when required at various global locations.
• Maintains process safety related documents, templates, updates risk reduction factors for the IPL (Independent Layers of Protection).

People

• Make recommendations to Safety and Sustainability Leadership team in terms of sizing, relocating, developing resources and capabilities according to strategy.
• Identify, lead and develop talent to support current business needs as well as succession for future.
• Develop and/or assist in the development and implementation of training programs designed to enhance the skill level of sites' staff and other key personnel.

Scope of Role and Requirements

Major Challenges :

• Leading teams, influencing others, and developing support without direct authority or supervision.
• Managing trade-offs and priorities in accordance with the JM Huber Risk Matrix.
• Communication across process technology platforms, business functions, and regional plant sites.
• Manage a diversity of process unit operations in both HEM and HEW.
• Multi-cultural organization.
• Demonstrating tact and the ability to develop trusting relationships with other stakeholders.
• Dealing with current PSM issues while staying abreast of new regulations, corporate guidelines, trends and emerging technologies.

Decision Making Authority :

• Approval of capital projects including HSMS-220B Change management for Capital Projects.
• Approval of PSM safeguards and interlock systems.
• Approval of special project team members and new hires.
• Approval of policies, procedures and standards to be adopted by HEM and HEW.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of relevant and progressive experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) within the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, or pharmaceuticals manufacturing sectors
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing or leading PSM programs across multiple sites or within a global organizational structure and knowledge in Operations, EH&S, and Reliability
• Experience with various Process Unit Operations
• Technical Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of PSM elements, including Mechanical Integrity, Operating Procedures, Contractor Safety, P&ID review, and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• Regulatory Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of PSM regulations in major jurisdictions (e.g., OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, EPA RMP, or equivalent international standards like the EU Seveso Directive).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Safety Engineering, or an MBA
• Professional certification such as CCPSC (Certified Center for Chemical Process Safety), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or P.E. (Professional Engineer)

*This role can be Remote (US), or Hybrid (local Atlanta; 3 days in office, 2 days work-from-home) and may require up to 35% travel

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

[$119,200.00 - $160,000.00]

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required