Sr. PSM Engineer

Position SummaryThe Senior Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the implementation, continuous improvement, and governance of Process Safety Management programs across a large chemical manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Design, Technical Services, Health & Safety, Environmental, and plant leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), and company process safety requirements while driving a strong process safety culture. Reporting into the Site Process Safety Leader, the position provides technical leadership for risk identification, hazard analysis, incident investigations, management of change, and safeguard effectiveness programs.

Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Safety Leadership

Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Human Factors and Facility Siting assessments, and Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPAs) for global process revalidations, MOCs, Projects, and IncidentsServe as a site subject matter expert for one or more PSM elementsDrive continuous improvement of process safety programs and risk management practicesPartner with site leadership to strengthen process safety culture and competency across the organizationMentor engineers, operations personnel, and cross-functional teams on process safety principles

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA Risk Management Program requirements, and applicable corporate standardsSupport process safety audits and regulatory inspectionsLead closure of audit findings, recommendations, and compliance actions.Support development and maintenance of process safety procedures, standards, and training programs

Risk Management and Hazard Analysis

Evaluate process hazards and recommend effective layers of protection and risk reduction measuresAssess the effectiveness of engineered, administrative, and procedural safeguardsConduct consequence analyses and release modeling

Management of Change (MOC)

Provide technical leadership and governance for Management of Change activitiesReview proposed process modifications for process safety impacts and regulatory complianceEnsure hazards are appropriately identified, evaluated, documented, and mitigated before implementationVerify completion of pre-startup safety reviews and required documentation updates

Incident Investigation and Learning

Lead and facilitate investigations of process safety incidents and near missesApply root cause analysis methodologies to identify systemic causes and corrective actionsTrack corrective actions through completion and verify effectivenessShare lessons learned across site and corporate networks

Mechanical Integrity and Safeguard Management

Support Mechanical Integrity programs for critical process equipmentAssist reliability and maintenance teams in the management of process safety-related equipmentVerify process safety safeguards are functioning as intended and continue to provide the required protection

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplineMinimum 5 years of chemical manufacturing or industrial process experienceExperience with incident investigation and root cause analysis methodsExperience with risk assessment methodologiesExperience working in an OSHA PSM and/or EPA RMP regulated environmentExcellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading Process Hazard AnalysesStrong working knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations3 years of Process Safety Management experienceSix Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement trainingExperience with consequence modelingMechanical Integrity program experience

Base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $142,600 annually.