[Hiring] Process Safety Manager @Avantor

Role Description

The 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.

• 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), and others.
• 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.

This position is fully REMOTE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline preferred.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Incident Investigation or Root Cause Analysis certification/training

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience managing OSHA PSM and EPA RMP-covered processes.
• Experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and HAZOP studies.
• Experience leading Management of Change (MOC) programs and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and geographically dispersed operations preferred.
• Experience working in a corporate or regional process safety role preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase program.
• 11 paid holidays and 18 PTO days annually.
• Eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).