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Process Safety Manager
Kansas City, MO, United States of America
Job Reference JR0068091
Professional Areas Industry
Function Operations, Engineering and Maintenance
Contract Type Permanent
Years of Work Experience 3 - 5
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 15,000 people globally.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Champion a culture of Process Safety excellence within the company.
  • Assist in the development, implementation and review of Process Safety Management policies, programs, and procedures for LDC North American assets to achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at the federal/national, state/provincial, and local levels.
  • Respond to Process Safety Management/Program questions, issues, and problems from locations.
  • Provide Process Safety Management/Program regulatory and technical support to locations.
  • Perform technical reviews and audits of Process Safety Management/Program, testing and monitoring activities, and written programs.
  • Analyze significant process safety incidents.
  • Manage and conduct the Process Hazard Analysis program, as well as track and assist with any resulting recommendations.
  • Supervise the application of Process Safety elements as per project development stages.
  • Perform risk analysis and coach others on the use of risk analysis techniques.
  • Provide project support, including support for process engineering to the full development of process packages, application of modeling software, and design of relief devices.
  • Collaborate with teams to discover and implement long-term process improvement efforts.
  • Perform audit of process safety management systems and execute risk mitigation corrective actions.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the exchange of Process Safety Management/Program information and best management practices between locations.
  • Create Process Safety Management/Program reports, studies, and documents for management as required.
  • Develop and provide training to locations.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
  • Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
  • Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications: 

  • BA/BS degree in a relevant technical or science field.

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Master’s or BA/BS degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.

Experience

Basic qualifications: 

  • 5 years of Process Safety Management experience supporting operations and/or projects, such as plant or process engineering, project design, execution, engineering and/or technical service roles.

Preferred qualifications: 

  • 10 years or more of Process Safety Management experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of facility manufacturing regulatory requirements (e.g. OSHA, PSM/RMP, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of process safety elements, practical knowledge leading hazard assessments and exposure to industry API Codes and Standards.
  • Knowledge with Management of Change (MOC), Risk Management, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) risk assessments.
  • Knowledge of NFPA standards.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. It’s necessary for influencing, engaging, and facilitating workgroups, as well as in managing interfaces with engineering consultants, construction, operations, and others.
  • Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crawl, and stoop during plant tours and inspections

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Knowledge in practice of OSHA PSM/EPA RMP.  

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.”

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 15,000 people globally.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Champion a culture of Process Safety excellence within the company.
  • Assist in the development, implementation and review of Process Safety Management policies, programs, and procedures for LDC North American assets to achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at the federal/national, state/provincial, and local levels.
  • Respond to Process Safety Management/Program questions, issues, and problems from locations.
  • Provide Process Safety Management/Program regulatory and technical support to locations.
  • Perform technical reviews and audits of Process Safety Management/Program, testing and monitoring activities, and written programs.
  • Analyze significant process safety incidents.
  • Manage and conduct the Process Hazard Analysis program, as well as track and assist with any resulting recommendations.
  • Supervise the application of Process Safety elements as per project development stages.
  • Perform risk analysis and coach others on the use of risk analysis techniques.
  • Provide project support, including support for process engineering to the full development of process packages, application of modeling software, and design of relief devices.
  • Collaborate with teams to discover and implement long-term process improvement efforts.
  • Perform audit of process safety management systems and execute risk mitigation corrective actions.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the exchange of Process Safety Management/Program information and best management practices between locations.
  • Create Process Safety Management/Program reports, studies, and documents for management as required.
  • Develop and provide training to locations.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
  • Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
  • Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Experience

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications: 

  • BA/BS degree in a relevant technical or science field.

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Master’s or BA/BS degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.

Experience

Basic qualifications: 

  • 5 years of Process Safety Management experience supporting operations and/or projects, such as plant or process engineering, project design, execution, engineering and/or technical service roles.

Preferred qualifications: 

  • 10 years or more of Process Safety Management experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of facility manufacturing regulatory requirements (e.g. OSHA, PSM/RMP, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of process safety elements, practical knowledge leading hazard assessments and exposure to industry API Codes and Standards.
  • Knowledge with Management of Change (MOC), Risk Management, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) risk assessments.
  • Knowledge of NFPA standards.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. It’s necessary for influencing, engaging, and facilitating workgroups, as well as in managing interfaces with engineering consultants, construction, operations, and others.
  • Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crawl, and stoop during plant tours and inspections

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Knowledge in practice of OSHA PSM/EPA RMP.  

Additional Information

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.”

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us