Position Description

Position Title:  Lead Process Safety

Reporting To: Head EHS Assurance

Position Purpose

The Lead Process Safety is responsible for identifying concerns for implementing process safety control measures, ensuring fulfilment of all statutory obligations relating to process safety and monitoring & driving corrective and preventive actions to enhance process safety adherence & compliance.

Strategic Responsibilities

·         Identify concerns for implementation of Process Safety control measures at various stages of Process life cycle at site

·         Assist and advice Head EHS Assurance in the fulfilment of statutory or all other obligations concerning Material and Process Safety

·         Monitor evaluation of high consequent hazards which are characteristic of material and chemistry involved and those that are characteristic of the process variable

Operational Responsibilities

·         Identify and propose objectives and targets in the areas of Process Safety

·         Suggest safeguards for risk reduction measures to acceptable levels

·         Establish safety requirements and inspection checklists for site

·         Implement Process Safety Performance Index on key parameters including functionality tests of Instruments

·         Ensure timely investigation Process Safety Incidents, identification of corrective actions for deviations and monitor implementation

Financial Responsibilities

·         Maintain the relevant expenditure on Process Safety Aspects on studies as per approved budget

People Responsibilities

·         Ensure safety & high productivity at the workplace

·         Facilitate initiatives for training need identification and building requisite skills & competencies through systematic training & skill-upgradation initiatives for the team     

·         Actively drive, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, the performance management process of the team

·         Recognize & reward excellent performers & affirm key contributions of employees toward the achievement of goals & objectives of the team

·         Inspire & motivate employees through demonstrated commitment to PI’s values, vision & mission and active participation in various team engagement activities

Education Qualification

M. E./B. E./B Tech Chemical with Diploma in Industrial Safety from Govt. Recognized Institute.

Work Experience

15-20 years in Environment, Health and Safety department

Industry to be Hired from

Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries or Chemical based Process Industries involved in mfg. of Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Fine/specialty chemicals/

Functional Competencies

·         Good understanding on tools of Process Hazard Analysis like HAZOP, FTA, ETA, What-if analysis and Risk Assessments

·         Hands on experience on Risk Assessments of High consequence events

·         Awareness on standards and codes on Process Safety, CCPS and applicable NFPA guidelines

·         Knowledge and understanding of data from Process tests involving DSC, RC, TSU and material safety data involving Dust explosion, MIE, Powder Resistivity, Layer ignition, Ignition sensitivity, Explosion severity