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INTRODUCTION

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking a Process Safety Manager/Engineer – API Manufacturing to work on-site with Phlow in Petersburg, VA. This contract to direct hire opportunity offers:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
- Optional health, vision, and dental plans
- Vacation leave as well as paid holidays and 401K plan.

KEY TASKS

- Build, implement, and continuously improve the API Process Safety Management (PSM) program in alignment with OSHA, EPA, and internal procedures
- Lead and manage process hazard analyses, including HAZOP, PHA, PFMEA, and PSSR; perform root cause analysis and track closure of all recommendations
- Supervise the application of process safety elements across project lifecycle stages, from development through commercialization
- Apply modeling tools (e.g., CHEETAH) and process simulation software (Aspen Plus, COMSOL, gPROMS) to evaluate reaction and relief scenarios
- Develop, analyze, and implement mathematical models to simulate chemical processes, including emergency and relief conditions as well as refine process safety predictions
- Utilize Process Analytical Technology (PAT) (IR, Raman) to enhance process understanding, safety, and robustness
- Identify and mitigate hazards typical to API manufacturing; evaluate chemical reaction hazards, including exothermicity, thermal instability, runaway potential, and decomposition risks
- Design and oversee thermal hazard characterization studies including DSC, RC1 (reaction calorimetry), ARC, ARSST, VSP2
- Ensure results are translated into safe operating limits, equipment design, interlocks, and procedures
- Provide technical leadership for process scale-up, from laboratory (mL to 72 L) to pilot and manufacturing scale (50–4000 gallon reactors)
- Assess and manage risks associated with cryogenic reactions, air-sensitive chemistries, and pyrophoric materials
- Develop and support relief and vent system design (PSVs, rupture disks, vent sizing, scrubbers), and contribute to LOPA/SIL assessments
- Conduct audits of PSM systems and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Manage, mentor, and coach team members on process safety principles and risk analysis techniques
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Tech Transfer, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality & Regulatory, Maintenance, and EHS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Experience in process safety, chemical engineering, or EHS in manufacturing (pharma/API or chemical processing preferred).
- Practical experience with exothermic/reactive chemistry, overpressure protection, cryogenic/flammable systems, air-sensitive reagents, pyrophorics
- Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and core PSM elements (PHA/HAZOP, LOPA/SIL concepts, MOC, PSSR, incident investigation).
- Proficiency with process safety tools and documentation (PSI, risk assessments, action tracking).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in GMP manufacturing suites, technical areas, and utilities with potential exposure to chemical materials, elevated noise, and high awareness for personnel and equipment safety.