Process Safety Program Manager

Overview

Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving the circular economy as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is the company behind some of the world’s most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge.

Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products. If you would like to get more information about our corporate organization in Switzerland specifically, please visit our company profile.

No agencies can be considered for this job posting, and no agency involvement is required unless contractually assigned.

Responsibilities

As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. People who are passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

In line with Holcim’s Group Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Strategy- Ambition “0”, the Process Safety Program Manager leads the process safety management initiative at the Group level. The Process Safety Program Manager is accountable for overseeing the development of a new PSM framework, related standards, tools and supporting material and effectively rolling out and implementing them at the country level.

• Manage the Process Safety Management (PSM) program at the Group level, integrating the ACert (Alternative Fuel Certification) program, and exiting Group PSM program into one single framework of program that is fit for all business segments
• Liaise with other functions, operations and SMEs to leverage all existing initiatives into a simplified format
• Partner with process safety experts internal and external to further develop the PSM program and continuously improve the program and toolkits
• Develop and implement digital PSM app to carry out PSM annual assessments, pre-qualification of assets & materials and serve as single point of data depository
• Manage and further develop the current PSM program focused on traditional fuels, alternative fuels and raw material, pressure systems, and fire safety management
• Be an advisor to the Group HSE and support functions by building and fostering a deep understanding of the operational hazards & risks in line with PSM concepts, industry standards and best practices focused on PSM
• Monitor and audit PSM and related processes and activities to ensure strict governance, the effectiveness of the program and implementation, and provide a regular update to the Group HSE leadership team
• Roll out tools, training and simplify risk management process to ensure that all workers understand the hazards associated with their task and workplace and can effectively utilize PSM Controls to reduce the risk at their tasks/workplace

Education/Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/ Project Management or other equivalent experiences
• Internationally recognized accreditation on Project Management will be seen as an advantage

Experience

• 15 plus years operational experience in either HSE or in Operational roles
• At least 3 years’ experience as Cement Plant Manager

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to partner with country leadership teams and influence senior executives
• Strong skills in influencing, managing conflicts, communication, networking and change management
• Analytical skills and ability to report and manage data
• Digitalization of inspections and asset management
• Project Management, execution and implementation

Language Requirements

Fluent in written and spoken English. Any other language skills are an advantage.

Travel Requirements

25-30% International Travel