Process Safety Engineer

ON-BOARD SERVICES

New Orleans, LA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$75 Per Hour
SKILLS
Capital Project, Change Management, Crude Oil, Documentation, HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis), Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Natural Gas, OSHA, Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, Process Engineering, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
New Orleans, LA
POSTED
3 days ago
Process Safety Engineer

On-Board Engineering is hiring a Process Safety Engineer in New Orleans!

Position Details:

Position Type: Full-Time / Contract, 6+ months, with additional opportunities contingent upon performance

Job Location: New Orleans area (with some regional travel)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Vacation, etc.

Compensation: $55 - $75/hr depending upon qualifications

Background and Drug Screenings Required

Overview: Our client is a leading energy company that owns and operates critical midstream infrastructure, including gathering, processing, storage, and transportation assets for crude oil and natural gas across the U.S. Gulf Coast. Their operations play a key role in connecting upstream production to refining and export markets, with a strong footprint in Louisiana and the offshore Gulf of Mexico. We are seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support capital projects and ongoing operations, with a focus on process safety and regulatory compliance. This role will be responsible for facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), supporting and managing the Management of Change (MOC) process, and providing engineering input throughout project lifecycles from concept through execution. The position will support assets primarily in the New Orleans area, with occasional regional travel throughout southern Louisiana. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in PSM-regulated environments and is comfortable developing and refining design packages, supporting technical reviews, and ensuring safe, compliant project execution.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading or participating in PHA/HAZOP studies and risk assessments
  • Supporting MOC processes, including documentation, reviews, and implementation
  • Developing and reviewing engineering/design packages for capital improvements
  • Collaborating with operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure safe execution
  • Ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM and applicable industry standards

Primary Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas industries
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and regulatory frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience supporting and executing Management of Change (MOC) processes, including documentation and implementation

About the Company

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ON-BOARD SERVICES

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. ​

One of the unique aspects of On-Board is our ability to customize solutions with each of the complimentary business verticles to satisfy our partners goals including Total Solutions.

On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Performance Bonus, Professional Development, Employee Events
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.onboardusa.com/