Our goals - Your path

The person reports directly to the Head of EHS & Sustainability, Japan with very close work relation to the Process Safety Experts.

The PS expert is supported by the Region and Global Head of Corporate Process Safety & Risk Assessment.

His / Her main responsibilities are:

  • Ensures consistency and effectiveness of process safety and risk management in Japan, in line with Sika methodologies.
  • Coordinates and leads the implementation of PHA, Explosion Protection and Fire Prevention concepts in Japan, as a moderator.
  • Coordinates and leads the implementation of the Management of Change (MOC) process in Japan, supports the MOC coordinators.
  • Participates in major process safety incident investigations, root cause analyses and guides investigation team in determination of adequate corrective actions.
  • Training and guidance
    • Provides process safety training to the Japan team, as required.
    • Provides expert input to the development of safety concepts.
    • Exchanges experiences, develop and improve best practices in incident prevention.
    • Guides and supports assessment teams in proper risk evaluation and selection of appropriate safeguards.
  • Collaboration:
    • Works closely with the project and process engineers to design and maintain high process safety standards.
    • Collaborates with the Region PS&RM function in implementing PS&RM within Sika.

Your expertise - Our strength

EXPERIENCE

  • 8+ years in Operation Roles inside the chemical industry, preferably in Factories with potential for Major Incident.
  • 4+ years as Process Safety Manager, PHA Facilitator or Process Safety/Risk Management Engineer

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

  • Fluent in both Japanese and English
  • HAZOP, HAZID and Occupational Risk Assessment in the chemical industry
  • Explosion Protection and Fire Prevention methodologies.
  • Emergency Management
  • Basics in process automation, E&I Engineering, Safety Instrumented Function.
  • Thermodynamics, kinetic of chemical processes, Material Science.
  • Root cause analysis methodology
  • OSHA Process Safety Management Regulation (preferred)
  • NFPA standards about industrial and chemical hazards (preferred)

  • SKILLS

  • Project Management.
  • Teamwork, specifically as facilitator in multicultural groups.
  • Communication and Interpersonal skills.
  • Critical thinking and Problem solving.
  • Processing & analyzing information.
  • Training

 

Going Beyond. Together.

  • Working Hours: Flextime system, standard working hours 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM (core hours 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

  • Expected Overtime (per month): Approximately 5 to 10 hours

  • Business Trip Frequency: There is a high possibility of overnight stays, including multiple consecutive nights, but day trips make up the majority.

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 400 factories. Its more than 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. Sika is active in Japan with more than 1300 people and has a long-standing history.