Process Safety Engineer

Job Title: Process Safety Engineer

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Company: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd

Industry – Pharmaceuticals

Website of the company - https://www.zyduslife.com/zyduslife/

Location – Ahmedabad Based

About Zydus Lifesciences Ltd: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Limited, is a leading Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Ahmedabad. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of generic drugs and is listed among the Fortune India 500 companies.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain process safety management (PSM) systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) for new and existing processes.
• Lead and participate in process hazard analysis (PHA) studies, including HAZOP, FMEA, and What-If analyses.
• Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols to mitigate identified risks.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations.
• Investigate process safety incidents and near-misses, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide process safety training and awareness programs for employees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance, to ensure process safety is integrated into all operations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory changes related to process safety.
• Prepare and submit process safety reports to management and regulatory authorities as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process safety management within the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of process safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP).
• Experience with process hazard analysis techniques (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification in process safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, Certified Process Safety Auditor).
• Experience with behavior-based safety (BBS) and safety culture improvement initiatives.