Process Safety Engineer
Date: Jan 24, 2025
Location: Midland, MI, US, 48640
Company: hemlocksem
At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.
Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.
We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.
To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.
Summary
Responsible for HSC's Midland, MI iPark asset's performance against OSHA's Process Safety Standard and the EPA’s Risk Management Plan. Collaborates with Dow to develop and maintain management systems (those policy and procedural work instructions that state intent) and implementation plans for areas relevant to the federal, HSC, and iPark standards. Uses the 14 areas of process safety and 3 segments of risk management as guidelines for activities. Responsible for ensuring integration of applicable Environmental permitting and license requirements into HSC's Environmental programs. Support other EHSS team activities as needed.
Essential Functions
- Maintain the Risk Management Plan for HSC iPark assets.
- Understand the chemical unit operations involved with the production processes at HSC. This understanding should include knowledge of the chemicals, hazards, locations of both.
- Communicate process safety requirements, improvements, and gaps to appropriate levels of the organization.
- Maintain process safety documentation to meet regulatory and internal OEMS requirements.
- Ensure contract provided Process Safety support within the iPark complies with HSC standards, iPark standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as subject matter expert on process to ensure required data for Environmental regulatory reports is delivered accurately and timely.
- Serve as liaison for environmental projects between iPark service provider and HSC Environmental.
Additional Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide support to project safety and environmental reviews.
- Provide support to incident investigation by facilitating, organizing, and/or leading incident investigation team.
- Participate as needed in hazard studies as a subject matter expert or as facilitating leader.
- Coordinate and participate in site audits, including PSM, Responsible Care, and FM Global.
- Support and ensure completion of site RCPHA.
- Support site projects/events as necessary
- Support site relief valve revalidation as process subject matter expert.
- Develop and deliver training to site personnel regarding process safety management topics.
- Review and approve LOPA scenarios for HSC iPark assets and ensure project entry to close identified gaps.
- Perform manufacturing representative function for process safety projects within HSC's iPark assets.
- Provide SIS calculation support for new SIS function projects.
- Own and define procedures needed to execute collaborative process safety projects with Dow within the iPark (BPCS and SIS controls, relief valves, etc.)
Skills
- Functional/Technical Skill
- Understanding of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations
- Root Cause Investigation
- Process Hazard Analysis
- Management of Change
- Risk Assessment
- Six Sigma Black Belt desired
- Organization
- Planning
- Political Savvy
- Informing
- Integrity and Trust
- Teamwork
Education Requirements
- B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical engineering.
Required Work Experience
- Minimum five years of experience in manufacturing operations and/or an engineering environment.
The range for this position is $118,000 - $130,000 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:
989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Req No. 740
Nearest Major Market: Midland Michigan
Nearest Secondary Market: Saginaw