Process Safety Coordinator

Clark Davis Associates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Davis Associates is seeking a Process Safety Management professional to lead and enhance PSM programs within a manufacturing setting. You will support regulatory compliance, lead risk assessments, coordinate PHAs, and maintain safety documentation while partnering with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to reduce process hazards and improve operational safety.

The ideal candidate has a 3–5 year track record in PSM, strong knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, EHS, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Process Safety Management within chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations.
• Experience with hazard assessments, audits, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process, including risk reviews and documentation.
• Coordinate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and track corrective actions to completion.
• Maintain OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance requirements.
• Support safety audits, inspections, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain PSM procedures, training materials, and documentation.
• Conduct process safety training and communicate safety improvements.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Support Mechanical Integrity programs and equipment compliance efforts.
• Perform Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new and modified equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to identify and mitigate process hazards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, EHS, Safety Engineering, or related field

Job description

Responsible for managing and improving Process Safety Management (PSM) programs within a manufacturing environment. This role supports regulatory compliance, leads risk assessments, coordinates hazard analyses, manages safety documentation, conducts incident investigations, and partners with cross-functional teams to reduce process risks and improve overall operational safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process, including risk reviews and documentation
• Coordinate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and track corrective actions to completion
• Maintain OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance requirements
• Support safety audits, inspections, and regulatory readiness activities
• Develop and maintain PSM procedures, training materials, and documentation
• Conduct process safety training and communicate safety improvements
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses
• Support Mechanical Integrity programs and equipment compliance efforts
• Perform Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new and modified equipment
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to identify and mitigate process hazards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, EHS, Safety Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in Process Safety Management within chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations
• Experience with hazard assessments, audits, and safety improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, process flow diagrams, and engineering documents