On-Site Process Safety Engineer — Lead Risk & Compliance

International Flavors and Fragrances; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is seeking a site Process Safety leader in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on strengthening PSM/RMP programs, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability within a collaborative manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering or safety background with 5+ years in process safety, plus hands-on experience with PHA/HAZOP and MOC/PSSR programs. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• Five+ years in process safety, chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or related environment.
• OSHA PSM and EPA RMP expertise.
• Experience facilitating PHA/HAZOP or similar risk assessments.
• Knowledge of MOC, PSSR, Mechanical Integrity, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve site Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) systems for regulatory and company compliance.
• Facilitate PHA, HAZOPs, What-If reviews, LO-PA, and other process risk assessments.
• Track completion of PHA recommendations, action items, and corrective actions.
• Lead MOC reviews and support PSSR for new or modified processes/equipment.
• Maintain and improve critical process safety information (P&IDs, PFDs, specs, limits, safeguards).
• Lead or support process safety incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EH&S for capital projects from safety perspective.
• Support process safety audits, regulatory inspections, and emergency preparedness.

Skills

PSM leadership

Risk assessment

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Chemical/Mechanical Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is seeking a site Process Safety leader in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on strengthening PSM/RMP programs, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability within a collaborative manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering or safety background with 5+ years in process safety, plus hands-on experience with PHA/HAZOP and MOC/PSSR programs. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.