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TPC Group

OE Assurance Engineer

TPC Group, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Job Summary:

The Operational Excellence (OE) Assurance Engineer will assist in maintaining, documenting, testing and reporting on internal controls as required per Responsible Care Management Systems (RCMS) and Process Safety Management (PSM). This includes managing and executing risk reviews, internal audits and special projects as part of an audit team, sole contributor and/or lead auditor. The role also requires the ability to drive process initiatives to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory agencies, government regulations, internal requirements, and engineering specifications.The successful candidate will display a high level of integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and technical ability, whilst maintaining a positive attitude that promotes strong internal and external relationships.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, develop, implement and oversee corporate assurance programs, primarily in manufacturingPartner with the organization to drive OE culturePartner with site Leadership to ensure support is provided to drive continuous improvementSteward root cause analysis as part of continuous improvement program

Ensure process adherence to internal requirements for nonconformances for all TPC functions.Collect, manage and analyze company-wide nonconformance data to identify trends and develop plans to drive continuous improvementManage assignments, training program and best practices for root cause facilitators across the organizationOversee the effective documentation and implementation of Management Systems to assure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company standards.Includes becoming skilled on company-wide documentation system and providing KPI information regarding compliance to internal requirements.Assist/coordinate the Responsible Care Management System audits (internal and third party) for all TPC operations and functionsAssist/coordinate third party led compliance audits including the triennial mandatory OSHA PSM auditAssist with developing training program for new internal auditorsAudit responsibilities include:Assist in the research and planning of assigned audits and preparation of planning documentsPerform fieldwork as assigned and document work-papers in accordance with departmental policies, methodologies and internal audit professional standards.Report findings (based on fieldwork and testing conclusions) to management and key stakeholdersPrepare or assist in the preparation of draft internal audit reportsCoordinate action item owners and assist them in crafting high quality action plansCollect, manage and analyze company-wide data and audit results to identify trends and develop plans to drive continuous improvementRole Specific Knowledge:

Demonstrated skill in cross-functional influenceAbility to resolve compliance issues in a positive mannerDemonstrated ability drive change and OE performance improvementsExcellent communications skills, written and verbalAbility to influence at all levels in the organizationProvide hands on expertise in the field when neededSolves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutionsTrained as a root cause investigation leaderBasic knowledge of regulations and standards as they pertain to petrochemical industry such as OSHA, US DOT, NFPA, ANSI , API, State and Local Codes as well as ACC Responsible Care Codes.Knowledge of and experience with environmental management systems - ISO 14001 and/or Responsible Care desirableKnowledge of Six Sigma methodologies desirableMinimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or other technical scienceAt least 5 years Chemical/Petrochemical industry experience in a manufacturing setting in operations, technical, quality or environmentalMinimum 3 years of lead auditor experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)