Process Safety Engineer

Personnel Consulting Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits and annual bonus plan

401(k) with a 6% company match

11 paid company holidays

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Personnel Consulting Group is seeking a Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer to support and enhance the site’s PSM program in Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and safety culture, collaborating with operations, maintenance, and leadership.

You will lead hazard analyses, oversee investigations, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring safe operation of plant assets and compliant performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in chemical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience with PSM systems and programs.
• Experience leading risk assessments and managing projects with budgets over $50,000.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, plant operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• PSM certifications and auditing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve PSM programs, procedures, and systems.
• Lead and participate in process hazard analyses (HAZOPs, PHAs, LOPAs, SIL).
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and execute risk-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support PSM audits, compliance activities, and performance reporting.
• Provide process safety training and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Manage projects, coordinate stakeholders, and communicate improvement opportunities to site leadership.

Skills

Chemical process knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT (PSM) ENGINEER

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY

The PSM Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving the site's Process Safety Management program, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing process safety risks, and promoting a strong safety culture. This role works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to improve process safety performance and ensure the safe operation of plant assets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and improve PSM programs, procedures, and systems.
• Lead and participate in process hazard analyses, including HAZOPs, PHAs, LOPAs, and SIL assessments.
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and execute risk-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support PSM audits, compliance activities, and performance reporting.
• Provide process safety training and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Manage projects, coordinate stakeholders, and communicate improvement opportunities to site leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience with Process Safety Management systems and programs.
• Experience leading risk assessments and managing projects with budgets exceeding $50,000.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, plant operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• PSM certifications, auditing experience, and formal project management training are preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Day-one benefits and annual bonus plan.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• 11 paid company holidays.
• Healthcare coverage, paid vacation, and sick leave.
• Wellness reimbursement, parental leave, disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
• Potential short- and long-term incentive compensation.