Process Health Safety and Environment Specialist

Baker Hughes Company; Louisiana; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care options

Life & disability insurance

Tailored financial programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company is seeking a Process Health, Safety and Environment Specialist to support the Rayne blend plant with a focus on process safety management and environmental compliance. You will drive regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous HSE improvement in collaboration with site leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years in chemical manufacturing or process safety, plus knowledge of state and federal regulations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Health and Safety Environmental Science, or related field, plus 5+ years of experience.
• 3–5 years of chemical manufacturing, industrial environments, or process safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal process safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience with root cause investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with REGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice).
• Experience working with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality requirements.
• Preferred CSP, CIH, CHMM designations.
• ISO 14001 Certified Auditor certification.
• Good communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process safety, health, safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with laws and internal requirements.
• Prepare PSM, PHA, SPCC, RMP, RCRA, Chemical Hygiene, Waste Management plans and reports.
• Prepare EPA and LDEQ regulatory reports (TRI, Tier II, Annual Waste Summary).
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Perform self-assessments and audits to ensure conformance with PSM and HSE systems.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support on HSE matters and site projects.
• Coordinate collection and maintenance of Process Safety Information (PSI) and KPIs.
• Oversee MOC and PSSR records and procedures.
• Coordinate review of Mechanical Integrity inspection reports.
• Oversee employee health programs including chemical risk assessment, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and hearing protection.

Skills

Process safety

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

HSE program management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Process Health Safety and Environment Specialist

Do you enjoy driving process safety, environmental compliance, and risk reduction initiatives that protect people, assets, and operations in a manufacturing environment? Would you like to partner with operational leaders to strengthen Process Safety Management programs, enhance regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of continuous HSE improvement? Join Our Team Baker Hughes is an energy technology company delivering innovative solutions that improve productivity, reliability, and sustainability across the energy value chain. Our Health, Safety, and Environment teams play a critical role in supporting operational excellence by ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and driving a strong safety culture across our facilities. Partner with the best

As a Process Health, Safety & Environment Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting both Process Safety Management (PSM) and HSE programs for the Rayne blend plant. You will be driving regulatory compliance, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring effective implementation of process safety, environmental, and occupational health programs. Working closely with operations and site leadership, you will play a key role in strengthening safety culture, reducing risk, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing specific aspects of process safety, health, safety and environmental programs to maintain full compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as internal and external business requirements and driving continuous improvement.
• Preparing and maintaining regulatory required plans and procedures, including but not limited to PSM, PHA, SPCC, RMP, RCRA, Chemical Hygiene, Waste Management, state, and federal regulatory agency reporting.
• Preparing EPA and LDEQ regulatory reports such as, but not limited to, TRI, Tier II, and Annual Waste Summary.
• Facilitating or leading incident investigations as well as the development and assessment of corrective and preventative actions.
• Performing self-assessments and compliance audits to ensure conformance with PSM and Baker Hughes HSE management systems.
• Providing regulatory interpretation and technical support on HSE and process safety matters and site projects.
• Coordinating collection and maintenance of Process Safety Information (PSI) and Process Safety KPIs.
• Determining appropriate process hazard analysis methodology based on scope of work and proposed Management of Change (MOC).
• Implementing a sustainable uniform format for developing and updating Operating Procedures.
• Providing oversight to MOC by maintaining and auditing MOC and Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR) records and procedures.
• Coordinating review and follow-up of Mechanical Integrity inspection reports.
• Facilitating or leading incident investigations as well as the development and assessment of corrective and preventative actions.
• Overseeing employee health programs including chemical risk assessment, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and hearing protection.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Health and Safety Environmental Science, or other relevant fields and 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Have 3–5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial environments, or process safety roles.
• Have a thorough understanding of State and Federal process safety and environmental regulations.
• Have experience in root cause investigation techniques.
• Have knowledge of REGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice).
• Have experience working with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality requirements.

Desired Characteristics

• Have a professional designation as a CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
• Have ISO 14001 Certified Auditor certification.
• Have good communication skills, a great attitude, the ability to be a team leader under challenging conditions, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Have knowledge of Incident Command System and Emergency Response.

Work in a way that works for you

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work during the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are most productive.

Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role. You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Environmental Health & Safety Senior Specialist - Fixed Facilities

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.