Process Safety Director (PSM)

Fortune Personnel of Houston, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Personnel of Houston, Inc. is seeking an experienced Process Safety Director/Manager to lead and oversee process safety programs at chemical manufacturing facilities across the United States.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, reduce operational risk, and promote a strong process safety culture while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in process safety within chemical manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the facility's PSM program in line with OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Oversee PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessments across sites.
• Manage MOC, PSSR, and Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Drive incident investigations and root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Audit compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations.

Skills

PSM expertise

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our client (large publicly traded chemical company) is seeking an experienced Process Safety Director / Process Safety Manager to lead and oversee the process safety programs at their chemical manufacturing facilities around the United States. This individual will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing operational risk, strengthening process safety culture, and protecting employees, assets, and the environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Process Safety Management (PSM), chemical manufacturing, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the facility's Process Safety Management (PSM) program in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements.
• Oversee Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOP studies, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and risk assessments.
• Manage Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Corporate EHS to identify and mitigate process safety risks.
• Develop and implement process safety policies, procedures, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong process safety culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Process Safety, preferably within chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or related industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and applicable industry regulations.
• Hands-on experience with PHA/HAZOP, MOC, PSSR, Mechanical Integrity, and incident investigations.
• Ability to influence and work effectively across operations, engineering, maintenance, and executive leadership.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.