Process Safety Management Engineer

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for working with our expert EHS team to support the multiyear construction, startup activities and then the ongoing plant operations for this world class life sciences manufacturing facility.   You will be responsible for implementation of the OSHA Process Safety Management Program and EPA Risk Management Program.

This position reports to the EHS Manager and is part of the Resins and Technology Team located in Muskegon, MI and will be an on-site role. 

What you will do:

• Develop, maintain and execute procedures and programs for full compliance to the OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Program.
• Develop and maintain the facility Process Hazard Analysis schedule by developing the plan and facilitating events.  Proper and frequent communication of the plan and internal resource demands are critical to success. 
• Evaluate other site procedures for applicability to and compliance with the OSHA Process Safety Management standard.
• Coach and lead teams in successful execution of PSM related events while using engagement principles that drive teams forward for higher levels of performance.
• Embrace and apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) Continuous Improvement tools & processes for EHS improvement & risk mitigation opportunities; partner with the broader Cytiva Global EHS team for best practice & lessons learned sharing and collaboration across sites

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.  Ability to read and interpret Process Safety Information, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, process chemistry, process kinetics and other related technical information.
• 7+ years of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) experience in highly hazardous manufacturing environments.  Possess a strong desire to take on future leadership opportunities within EHS or the manufacturing environment.  
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and influence strategic direction, management systems, behaviors, and decision-making through technical leadership and collaboration, without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and shop floor level associates. 
• Strong facilitation skills in Process Hazard Analysis using either batch HAZOP or continuous process HAZOP and other related techniques such as What-IF or Checklist methodology.  Use of PHA software, ability to execute Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), or use the What-If PHA techniques. 

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel –  up to 25% travel, overnight, internationally and within US
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 30lb, walk moderate distances/traverse un-even ground, withstand extended periods of standing/sitting, ability to maneuver several flights of stairs and  occasionally ascend/descend ladders, stoop/kneel to investigate indoor/outdoor EHS concerns

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Certified PHA Practioner (CPP®) or similar accredited qualification as a PHA Facilitator.
• Certified LOPA Practioner or similar accredited qualification as a LOPA Facilitator.
• Knowledge in Functional Safety for SIS systems e.g. IEC 61511 International standard for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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