Talascend is currently seeking a Process Safety and Reliability Specialist for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.
Overview
The Process Safety and Reliability Specialist is responsible for leading and facilitating operational excellence initiatives to improve safety, reliability, quality, productivity, and overall business performance within the industrial environment. They will support risk management activities and ensure adherence to safety and process safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for operational excellence, reliability improvement, process safety, and risk management initiatives across the site
- Facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Management of Change (MOC) activities
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying operational risks, eliminating losses, and implementing sustainable improvements
- Facilitate process hazard analyses, HAZOP studies, What-If Reviews, and Layer of Protection Analyses
- Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations for equipment failures, process upsets, quality events, and safety incidents
- Support asset criticality assessments and reliability studies
- Track and communicate corrective actions, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities
- Develop and monitor operational excellence metrics, dashboards, and key performance indicators
- Provide coaching and training on reliability, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to site leadership and stakeholders
- Demonstrate company values of safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability
- Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and uphold quality commitments
- Foster a teamwork environment embodying trust and respect
- Maintain knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Reliability Engineering, or a related technical field
- Seven (7) or more years of experience in manufacturing, metals, petrochemical, chemical, mining, refining, pulp and paper, or similar industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, asset management practices, process safety management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience facilitating Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), HAZOP, LOPA, and Management of Change (MOC) reviews
- Strong facilitation, communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent) preferred
- Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management regulations and risk management best practices
- Experience using reliability, risk assessment, and continuous improvement software tools
- Professional certifications related to reliability, maintenance, process safety, or operational excellence are a plus
- Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build partnerships, and seek "win-win" solutions
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop individuals and teams
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
- Results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.