Lead Process Safety Engineer — Power & Pipeline Safety

Tallgrass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Annual discretionary bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a Lead Process Safety Engineer in Houston to lead process safety programs across power plants and pipelines. You will guide hazard analyses, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and safety management systems while partnering with operations, engineering, and regulatory bodies to minimize risk.

The role requires extensive experience in process safety leadership, experience with PHA/LOPA/MOC, and the ability to mentor teams and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• 15 years of engineering experience in process safety within power generation or oil & gas industries.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API RP 754, NFPA 85/86, and pipeline safety regulations.
• Ability to travel and work in office and plant environments.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of process safety programs, including PHA, LOPA, MOC, and Incident Investigation.
• Oversee risk assessments and hazard evaluations for power plant and pipeline projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API, NFPA, ANSI, and local/state codes.
• Develop, review, and update process safety documentation and emergency plans.
• Lead and facilitate safety audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Mentor safety engineers and cross-functional teams on best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to integrate safety into design and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce incident rates.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analyses with corrective actions.
• Deliver training and awareness programs for process safety culture.

Skills

Process Safety

Hazard Analysis

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Team Coordination

MS Office

Field Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Process Safety software

PSM tools

Incident Investigation tools

Job description

Tallgrass is seeking a Lead Process Safety Engineer in Houston to lead process safety programs across power plants and pipelines. You will guide hazard analyses, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and safety management systems while partnering with operations, engineering, and regulatory bodies to minimize risk.

The role requires extensive experience in process safety leadership, experience with PHA/LOPA/MOC, and the ability to mentor teams and drive continuous improvement.