Safety has many branches which include occupational health that deals with noise, fumes, ergonomics, diseases etc; occupational safety which deals with job related injuries, fire, trip and fall etc, environmental safety that handles pollution control, waste management, nuisance abatement etc. There is a prominent aspect of safety which handles the synthesis of all plant equipment and processes in a manner that does not result to incidence. This is Process Safety and is a core specialty in Chemical Engineering. This article seeks to stimulate interest of young chemical engineers in the field of process safety.
Are you the person that is always thinking about the "what ifs" in life? Do you like to be prepared by planning for a worst-case scenario? If so, you're calling may be a career as a Process Safety Engineer.
In this role, your main focus is helping production plants improve through risk identification and reduction from the design stage for new plants or on established projects at existing plants. You'll identify future problems and work to eliminate them. In this role you'll inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential risks. You'll also work to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Keeping employees safe is your top priority. A Process Safety Engineer will review employee safety programs to make sure they are at their best. You'll review plans for the building of of new machinery to find out if all safety needs have been met. You'll recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to work hazards. If an industrial accident occurs, you'll find the the causes. Then you'll recommend changes to prevent the accident from happening again.
Previous experience in the manufacturing or chemical industry is very helpful for this role. You'll also need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in chemical or mechanical engineering.
CRITICAL SKILLS
Analytical Thinking
Chemistry Knowledge
Engineering Principles
Environmental Regulations
Health, Safety and Environment Practices
Mechanical Tools, Equipment, and Systems
Operations Analysis and Monitoring
Safety Regulations and Procedures
Understanding of Regulatory Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete process safety reviews and develop recommendations for addressing process safety issues
Provide risk assessment through the use of risk analysis techniques and tools
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases
Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to work hazards
Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents
Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy
Provide coaching to plants on identification and resolution of process safety issues.
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