Process Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Safety Management System Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Process Safety Management (PSM) framework.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies, international standards, and statutory requirements.
  
• Establish process safety objectives, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems.
  
• Coordinate periodic PSM audits, assessments, and management reviews.
  

2. Hazard Identification & Risk Management

• Lead HAZOP, HAZID, What-If, Bowtie, LOPA, and Risk Assessment studies.
  
• Identify process hazards and implement risk mitigation measures.
  
• Ensure critical risks are documented and adequately controlled.
  
• Monitor effectiveness of process safety barriers and safeguards.
  

3. Process Safety Assurance

• Manage Process Safety Performance Indicators (Leading and Lagging Indicators).
  
• Monitor process safety trends and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Verify compliance with operating envelopes and safe operating limits.
  
• Conduct periodic field verification and compliance inspections.
  

4. Management of Change (MOC)

• Administer and govern the Management of Change process.
  
• Review and approve technical changes affecting plant safety.
  
• Ensure risk assessments are completed prior to implementation.
  
• Verify appropriate documentation, training, and communication before startup.
  

5. Incident Investigation & Learning

• Lead investigations of process safety incidents and near misses.
  
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using recognized methodologies.
  
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
  
• Drive implementation and closure of investigation recommendations.
  

6. Asset Integrity & Reliability Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Inspection, and Maintenance teams.
  
• Ensure critical equipment inspection and testing programs are implemented.
  
• Support integrity management initiatives for pressure vessels, pipelines, tanks, and safety systems.
  
• Monitor effectiveness of preventive maintenance programs.
  

7. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Support development of emergency response and contingency plans.
  
• Participate in emergency drills and readiness assessments.
  
• Ensure process safety scenarios are incorporated into emergency planning.
  
• Strengthen organizational preparedness for major hazard incidents.
  

8. Competency Development & Safety Culture

• Develop process safety awareness programs.
  
• Facilitate training on PSM elements and major accident prevention.
  
• Coach managers, supervisors, and plant personnel on process safety responsibilities.
  
• Promote a strong process safety culture across the organization.
  

9. Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable process safety regulations.
  
• Maintain accurate process safety documentation and reports.
  
• Provide technical advice on process safety matters.
  

10. Continuous Improvement

• Benchmark against industry best practices.
  
• Conduct gap analysis and improvement initiatives.
  
• Support digitalization of process safety processes.
  
• Drive lessons learned implementation across plant operations.
  

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  
• Master's Degree in Process Safety, Engineering Management, Risk Management, or related discipline as additional advantages.
  

Professional Certifications – desirable of any

• Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC)
  
• NEBOSH Process Safety Management
  
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE)
  
• IOSH Managing Safely
  
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
  
• Risk Management Certification
  
• Incident Investigation Certification.
  

Required Experience

• 8-15 years relevant industrial experience.
  
• Minimum 5 years in Process Safety Management.
  
• Experience in Fertilizer, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Refinery, LNG, or Manufacturing Industries.
  
• Proven experience in HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, RCA, and Asset Integrity programs.
  

Technical Competencies

• Process Safety Management (PSM)
  
• HAZOP Studies
  
• Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
  
• Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
  
• Bow-Tie Analysis
  
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  
• Management of Change (MOC)
  
• Asset Integrity Management
  
• Emergency Response Planning
  
• Regulatory Compliance
  
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
  
• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
  
• Process Safety Performance Metrics
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership & Influence
  
• Strategic Thinking
  
• Decision Making
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Analytical Thinking
  
• Communication Skills
  
• Stakeholder Management
  
• Coaching & Mentoring
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Team Collaboration
  
• Integrity & Accountability
  
• Continuous Improvement Mindset