DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
The Safety Specialist Supervisor – Process Safety Management (PSM) serves in a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and delivering independent assurance over PSM programs and controls. The role leads and coordinates PSM audit engagements to assess whether process safety governance frameworks, risk management systems, and operational controls are effectively designed and operating as intended.
The Safety Specialist Supervisor Process Safety Management oversees the execution of Process Safety audits and ensures consistent application of Global Assurance methodologies and technical standards. The role leads a team, contributes to strengthening Process Safety governance by identifying systemic risks, reviewing audit findings, and supporting continuous improvement in safety assurance practices.
The Basics
• University degree, Master’s in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of health & safety roles experience, including at least five years participating in or leading process safety, ideally within Steel, Oil & Gas, Mining, or Chemical industries
• Advanced knowledge of PSM standards and industrial risk management
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 45001 and PSM related frameworks
• Proven leadership, coaching, delegation, and team development skills with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing Process Safety teams
• Demonstrated experience in Occupational Health programs, exposure control, health risk assessments, and safety management systems
• Expertise in Occupational Health and general OHS disciplines
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively work cross-functionally with various groups
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office products
• Flexible to travel as required
The Extras
• Preferred Qualification: ISO 45001 Auditor certification
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management
• Additional training or certification in occupational hygiene, industrial safety, or health risk management
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ERP systems (mainly SAP)
• Speaking additional languages outside of English is a plus
TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and implement improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate integrity, impartiality, and commitment to ethical leadership
• Proven leadership, coaching, delegation, and team development skills with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing Process Safety teams
• Aptitude for mentorship toward teammates and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make decisions using analytical and problem-solving skills
• Practical, hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build partnerships, and seek “win-win” solutions to meet business objectives
• Build and maintain high level of trust with stakeholders
• Ability to translate technical information effectively to both a technical and non-technical audience
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
• Lead and manage the planning, oversight, and delivery of risk-based PSM audits across an assigned region, defining audit scope, criteria, risk priorities, and resource allocation to ensure high-quality and timely assurance outcomes.
• Oversee continuous process safety risk assessment activities by evaluating hazard profiles, incidents, barrier performance indicators, and regulatory developments to inform updates to the PSM audit plan and assurance priorities.
• Direct the evaluation of process safety governance frameworks, management systems, and critical risk controls across the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense, including PHA, MOC, mechanical integrity, operating procedures, and contractor management.
• Champion data driven assurance approaches by guiding the use of analytics and digital tools to assess indicators, incident investigations, corrective actions, and barrier performance data to identify systemic risks.
• Review and approve audit findings and reports, ensuring issues are clearly articulated with root cause analysis and practical recommendations.
• Engage with senior leadership, process safety engineers, and operations teams to communicate assurance insights and drive alignment on remediation strategies.
• Oversee monitoring and validation of corrective action plans, ensuring remediation activities effectively address underlying risks.
• Lead the continuous enhancement of process safety assurance methodologies, tools, and guidance.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, providing technical guidance and fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Provide advanced process safety subject matter expertise and collaborate with Internal Audit teams and external specialists.
• All team members should:
• Fulfill the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
• Fulfill the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect
• Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025
YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Office setting at Calvert, Alabama plant
• Travel: Flexible to travel as needed