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AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers · 1 week ago

Sr. Director, Process Safety Projects & Technical Programs

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $200K/yr

25+ years exp

AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers is seeking a Sr. Director for CCPS Projects & Technical Programs to provide overall project and technical leadership. The role involves advancing CCPS technical programs globally, managing project execution, and leading business development activities to strengthen CCPS's position in the industry.

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Responsibilities

Lead CCPS staff and consultants in the expansion of CCPS Body of Knowledge

Lead CCPS project execution process and oversee CCPS project execution; lead key CCPS projects

Manage project budgets, monitor project progress and address issues as they arrive

Provide subject matter expertise on all matters relating to CCPS technical content on a global basis

On behalf of CCPS ED, organize / lead CCPS technical steering committee meetings

On behalf of CCPS ED, organize / lead CCPS Planning Board, manage CCPS project planning development process; coordinate project proposal creation and balloting

Provide technical leadership in global and regional conferences, and regional meetings, as appropriate

Lead the CCPS Business Development activities, with initial focus on strengthening CCPS position in Europe region and acquisition of members from industry segments that are not currently served by CCPS

Become a Level 1 Process Safety Trainer and lead / support AIChE Process Safety Management training portfolio. Establish new instructor qualifications and approve and evaluate new and existing CCPS instructors worldwide

Be a senior level participant in the CCPS membership recruitment and deeper engagement member service activities

Lead / oversee efforts for intellectual property protection including copyright and branding issues related to the CCPS logo and CCPS Products

Provide technical leadership and supervision to CCPS Staff and consultants reporting to the position

Provide technical leadership on updating and maintenance of CCPS Technical Tools

Solicits grants from appropriate sources; organizes grant projects and tracks required grantor documentation

Along with CCPS Executive Director, represent CCPS and AIChE globally with government organizations, other associations, and the press as part of CCPS' Responsible Collaboration outreach

Qualification

Process Safety ExpertiseProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipCCPS CertificationPublic SpeakingNegotiating SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCultural SensitivityCustomer Relationship ManagementMS Office ProficiencyWritten Communication

Required

BS / MS / PHD in chemical engineering or related discipline required

Relevant industrial or consulting experience of 25 years or more, including demonstrated expertise in the technical, management, and regulatory aspects of process safety

Strong project execution and program management experience

Recognized expert in process safety, loss prevention or related field

CCPS Certified (CCPSC) Process Safety Professional, Professional Engineering (PE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other appropriate certification

Knowledge and experience with contracts, licensing agreements and intellectual property protection

Negotiating skills (business arrangements; project contracts; licensing, etc.)

Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills

Experience in building and sustaining customer relationships on a global basis

Good understanding of AIChE and CCPS, as well as the workings of their volunteer structures, or prior experience working within a similar environment

Strong oral and written communication. Cultural sensitivity required

Advanced knowledge and proficiency of computer tools, including experience with MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and web productivity tools