Job Description

Req #1018

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BIOVECTRA Inc. has an opening for a Process Safety Analyst. This is a full-time permanent position located in Charlottetown, PE.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading process hazard analysis (PHA) and risk assessments, including facility siting and human factor analysis, at all BIOVECTRA's facilities, throughout their life cycle.
• Leading process safety incident investigations and working with subject matter experts to ensure recommended action items are completed
• Providing direction and technical support to the development and implementation of PSM policies and procedures.
• Providing direction and technical support to ensure compliance with applicable process safety regulations, codes, and standards.
• Working with the Engineering department to incorporate PSM considerations during and throughout design and construction phases.
• Working with Business Development department and project managers to obtain process safety information from new/potential clients and provide process safety consulting.
• Performing pre-qualification safety walk-downs, and pre-startup safety reviews.
• Performing process safety compliance audits, and work with subject matter experts to ensure recommended action items are completed.
• Developing process safety metrics and monitor process safety KPIs.
• Conducting safety reviews for changes to processes over the life of a facility, including evaluation of hazards, recommendations, risk control and follow-up measures.
• Providing technical support to ensure process safety critical system's maintenance and inspection is in compliance with applicable process safety regulation, codes, and standards.
• Adhering to BIOVECTRA's Health and Safety Policy as outlined in CP0010 Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Statements of Principle, and Responsibilities.
• Additional duties as assigned, based on business needs at the department supervisor's request.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Master of Science in Chemical or Process Engineering.

• Two years' experience facilitating and leading process hazard analysis.
• Two years' experience applying the principles of safety to the manufacture, storage, and handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Two years' experience with hazard identification and risk assessment techniques.
• Two years' experience working in a GMP environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the "Apply Now" button

Closing Date: October 20, 2022

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Job Start Date Monday, November 7, 2022