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That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s EHS&S vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.\n\nThe Process Safety Manager position is a critical leadership role responsible for the prevention of catastrophic process safety events, management of chemical hazards, regulatory compliance, and implementation of corporate process safety governance across facilities handling hazardous materials. This position supports operational continuity, risk reduction, regulatory compliance, capital projects, emergency preparedness, and protection of employees, communities, assets, and the Avantor brand.\n\nThe roles directly support compliance with numerous regulatory frameworks and industry standards, including OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68), hazardous materials regulations, transportation requirements, fire and building code requirements, occupational safety legislation, and recognized industry best practices established by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), NFPA, and industry insurers. The positions also provide technical oversight for process hazards, Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOC), incident investigations, contractor management, functional safety, and major accident prevention programs.\n\nThis position is fully REMOTE.\nWhat we’re looking for:\n\nEducation: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline preferred\n\nCertifications (Preferred)\nCertified Safety Professional (CSP)\n\nCertified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC)\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE)\n\nIncident Investigation or Root Cause Analysis certification/training\n\nExperience: Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive EHS and/or Process Safety experience within chemical manufacturing, life sciences, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, or related high-hazard industries\nDemonstrated experience 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methodologies.\n\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and technical specifications.\n\nStrong project management and organizational skills.\n\nExceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.\n\nAbility to influence stakeholders and drive change without direct authority.\n\nEffective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities across numerous facilities simultaneously.\n\nStrong facilitation and leadership skills for cross-functional teams.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and process safety or EHS management systems.\n\nAbility to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining high levels of collaboration and engagement.\n\nHow you will thrive and create and impact:\n\nProcess Safety Program Leadership\n\nLead the development, implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement of the company's Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs.\n\nEstablish corporate process safety standards, procedures, governance processes, and performance expectations.\n\nEnsure process safety programs align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and corporate objectives.\n\nAct as the primary technical resource for process safety-related matters throughout North America operations.\n\nRegulatory Compliance and Risk Management\n\nEnsure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA standards, hazardous materials regulations, and other applicable requirements.\n\nInterpret regulatory changes and translate requirements into actionable compliance programs.\n\nConduct compliance assessments and identify opportunities for risk reduction and program enhancement.\n\nSupport interactions with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and third-party auditors.\n\nProcess Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Risk Assessment\n\nPlan, facilitate, and document Process Hazard Analyses including HAZOP, What-If, Checklist, FMEA, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and other risk assessment methodologies.\n\nLead multidisciplinary teams in identifying process hazards, evaluating safeguards, and recommending risk reduction measures.\n\nTrack and verify completion of PHA recommendations and corrective actions.\n\nSupport facility siting studies, chemical hazard evaluations, and major accident prevention initiatives.\n\nManagement of Change (MOC)\n\nLead and maintain formal MOC processes for equipment, technology, procedures, chemicals, and organizational changes.\n\nReview proposed modifications to ensure safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory risks are appropriately evaluated and controlled.\n\nVerify implementation of required safeguards prior to startup.\n\nIncident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis\n\nLead or support investigations involving process safety incidents, near-misses, releases, fires, explosions, and significant operational events.\n\nUtilize recognized root cause analysis methodologies to identify underlying causes and systemic improvements.\n\nEnsure corrective actions are developed, implemented, and verified for effectiveness.\n\nShare lessons learned across the organization to prevent recurrence.\n\nMechanical Integrity and Asset Reliability Support\n\nCollaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to strengthen mechanical integrity programs and inspection strategies.\n\nSupport risk-based inspection programs and reliability initiatives for critical process equipment.\n\nEvaluate deficiencies impacting process safety and recommend corrective actions.\n\nAssist in the development of preventive maintenance and inspection requirements.\n\nCapital Projects and New Product Introductions\n\nProvide process safety oversight for facility expansions, process modifications, new technologies, and capital projects.\n\nConduct design reviews and hazard assessments during project development and implementation phases.\n\nParticipate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and startup readiness evaluations.\n\nSupport safe introduction of new products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes.\n\nAuditing, Assessments, and Continuous Improvement\n\nConduct process safety audits, compliance assessments, gap analyses, and site evaluations.\n\nMonitor closure of corrective actions resulting from audits, inspections, incident investigations, and insurance recommendations.\n\nDevelop and track process safety performance indicators (KPIs).\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and risk reduction efforts.\n\nEmergency Preparedness and Business Continuity\n\nSupport emergency response planning, crisis management, and major incident preparedness activities.\n\nAssess facility emergency response capabilities related to hazardous materials and process safety events.\n\nParticipate in drills, exercises, and emergency response evaluations.\n\nProvide technical guidance during safety emergencies when needed.\n\nTraining, Coaching, and Organizational Development\n\nDevelop and deliver process safety training programs for leadership, engineers, operators, maintenance personnel, and EHS professionals.\n\nPromote a proactive process safety culture across all operational sites.\n\nMentor facility teams process hazard recognition and risk management practices.\n\nBuild organizational process safety competency and knowledge sharing programs.\n\nDisclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nWhy Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.\n\nThe work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.\n\nWe are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!\nPay Transparency:The expected pre-tax pay for this position is \n$97,500.00 - $156,975.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.\nEEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 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