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Qnity

Lead Engineer, Process Safety and Risk Management, Machine Safety

Qnity

. Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Dust Hazard Analyses (DHA) for routine revalidations and capital projects .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNiigata • JapanSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Process Safety Management, including facilitation of Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Dust Hazard Analyses (DHA). Proficient in risk management, compliance assurance, and machine safety evaluations within high-hazard manufacturing environments.

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Process Safety ManagementRisk ManagementHAZOP MethodologyMachine Safety EvaluationsProcess Safety Auditing

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Hard Skills
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)HAZOP MethodologyEngineering DocumentationCapital Project ExecutionMachine Safety DesignRoot Cause AnalysisCompliance AssuranceRisk Identification
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsCollaboration SkillsInterpersonal SkillsEmotional Intelligence
Tools & Technologies
Qnity S1M Machine Safety Management ProgramANSI StandardsISO StandardsEN Standards
Certifications & Qualifications
Process Safety Professional CertificationCCPS Certification
Industry Keywords
Process SafetyHigh-Hazard ManufacturingChemical ProcessingRegulatory RequirementsGood Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Dust Hazard Analyses (DHA) for routine revalidations and capital projects
  • Mentor site-based facilitators
  • Serve as a process safety subject matter expert, providing technical guidance on risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation
  • Guide sites in applying and interpreting Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP)
  • Partner with site leadership, engineering, and EHS teams to improve process safety performance
  • Lead initiatives to reduce risk associated with high-hazard materials, technologies, and operations
  • Support and participate in audits, compliance reviews, and internal or external process safety assessments
  • Contribute to process safety incident investigations, including incident classification, root cause analysis, and enterprise trend analysis
  • Support development and deployment of corporate process safety training programs
  • Support sites with implementation of machine safety programs, systems, processes, and equipment upgrades
  • Monitor site machine safety performance and troubleshoot safety-related issues
  • Identify and promote best practices for machine safety design, operation, and maintenance
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight during procurement, fabrication, and installation
  • Support development and continual improvement of corporate engineering standards for machine safety and mechanical design

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience in process safety and risk management in high-hazard manufacturing or chemical processing environments
  • At least 5 years in plant technical support or equipment and systems design
  • Strong working knowledge of international process safety standards and best practices
  • Demonstrated experience applying HAZOP, LOPA, PHA, and DHA methodologies
  • Proven experience in process safety auditing, compliance assurance, and management system implementation
  • Background in machine safety evaluations, design reviews, and assessments
  • Proficiency in engineering documentation and capital project execution
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and RAGAGEPs, including ANSI, ISO, and EN standards
  • In-depth understanding of the Qnity S1M Machine Safety Management Program and applicable local and international machine safety standards
  • Ability to lead cross-functionally and influence at all organizational levels, including senior leadership
  • Fluency in written and spoken Japanese and English
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong facilitation and collaboration capabilities
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Certification as a Process Safety Professional, such as CCPS or equivalent (preferred)
  • Experience in project engineering and capital project risk reviews (preferred)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to work effectively in global, multicultural environments
  • Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package (specific benefits not listed)
  • Reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities