Process Safety Manager

At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees who each bring their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment, and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind. The Process Safety Manager position will be responsible for implementing and continually improving the site process safety management strategy and leading a team of process safety professionals who help execute and audit against this strategy. This position coordinates Process Safety Management (PSM) and Property Protection (PP) efforts at the site, including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and PSM/Risk Management Program (RMP) audits. This position will provide technical expertise to operating units to help evaluate risks and cost‑effectively resolve PS/PP issues, including recommendations from PHAs, audits, and incident investigations. The Process Safety Manager will serve on PHA teams, facilitate LOPAs, develop procedures, lead/participate in incident investigations and safety training, interact with operations and maintenance, and interface with external and internal regulatory bodies. Duties/Responsibilities Responsible for managing, coaching, and mentoring a team of process safety professionals supporting Freeport LNG’s safe operations. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Process Safety Management Program. Effectively manage the following PSM programs, at a minimum: PHA/LOPA, MOC, PSSR, Risk Assessment, and Incident Investigation. Provide training to employees and contractors (as required) to ensure understanding and compliance with Process Safety requirements. Influences all employees to align with our process safety culture. Develop, track, and report Process Safety KPIs. Ensures high‑quality execution of process hazard analyses and revalidations for the facility and business enterprises using internal or external resources. Ensures high‑quality execution of task‑based risk assessments for execution of non‑standard field tasks. Maintains the incident investigation program for the facility. Evaluates and uses qualitative and single‑event quantitative analysis to determine any consequences from accidental releases. Provides project input concerning process and personnel safety requirements included in generally accepted engineering standards such as NFPA, ASME, API, and CGA. Reviews and audits modifications to the facility to ensure they follow OSHA Process Safety Management guidelines. Ensures the health and facilitation of the MOC process and supports maintenance of Process Safety Information. Track and follow‑up action items with timely completion; addressing findings from PSM audits, PHA studies, and other PSM or RMP assessment activities. Participate in select Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) prior to startup of new or modified processes or equipment or after extended shutdown of equipment. Periodically review site PSSRs for quality and completeness. Capable of using good analytical problem‑solving skills, including facilitating and articulating root cause analysis. Effectively introduce new processes to the organization with training and communication to key stakeholders. Responsible for creating the facility’s Process Safety competency program and increasing Process Safety awareness and fluency throughout the facility. Directing PSM departmental responsibilities such as facility siting, process safety metrics compilation and reporting, PSM training, and facility risk register tracking and reporting. Essential Functions Ability to independently manage, prioritize, organize, and multitask work properly. Ability to manage and organize the activities of a team. Support Freeport LNG’s continual improvement journey in process safety management. Assist and support Liquefaction and Pretreatment operations, Engineering, Production, and Maintenance Managers, and Site Superintendents to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facilities. Periodic reporting to executive management and stakeholders on the above activities. Develop, recommend, track, and implement improvement actions to enhance Freeport LNG’s PSM programs. Strong and accurate verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Intrinsic motivation and commitment to do the work required. Ability to adjust to the pace of work within the department, as it may change periodically. Collaborate cross‑functionally and understand the needs of others within the organization. Strong analytical skills; foresight to effectively identify, rationalize, and quantify opportunities and challenges, analyze possible solutions, and propose the optimal course of action. Recognition of risks and opportunities, coupled with an ability to negotiate rationally through complex situations. Understanding of risk analysis, management, and mitigation. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Minimum Qualifications / Work Experience Experience in an operating facility in the oil and gas industry. Experience in Process Safety Management roles 5+ years of supervisory experience Preferred: 15+ years of experience in an operating facility in the oil and gas industry. 5+ years of experience in Process Safety Management roles. 10+ years of supervisory experience. Operations/Production experience Demonstrated experience with HAZOP/LOPA processes and procedures Root Cause Analysis facilitation experience Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention Good written/verbal technical communication skills Strong technical knowledge of LNG and gas treatment/processing facilities and processes Strong administrative and facilitative skills Strong leadership, training/mentoring, and team‑building skills Able to provide clear work instructions to subordinates Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment Excellent planning and organizational skills, and be able to evaluate and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure alignment with plant goals while acting with a sense of urgency (when required) Ability to effectively collaborate and work with all levels of the organization, including operations, technical, plant management, contractors, and vendors As specified in the FLNG Authority Limits OHS&E Roles and Responsibilities Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions. Play an active role in fostering a disciplined process safety management culture. Working Conditions & Physical Expectations: Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift. Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. without assistance. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions, and the ability to distinguish color to perform job functions Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear. Freeport LNG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr