Process Safety Engineer

Ultimate Staffing Services; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a senior Process Safety Engineer to lead the site’s PSM program and ensure OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance across operations. The role will coordinate PHAs, MOC, and MAQ oversight, while mentoring cross-functional teams and liaising with engineering, operations, and EHS to assess risk and regulatory impacts of changes.

The position requires 5+ years of PSM experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and US eligibility; relocation to Benson by 2027 is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in process safety management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA, API standards.
• Experience conducting PHAs and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the site's PSM program in line with OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Manage all PSM elements including PHAs, MOC, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• Facilitate cross-functional HAZOPs, LOPA studies, and risk assessments.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for process risk and technical safety standards.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and EHS teams to evaluate safety and regulatory impacts of changes.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of hazardous materials and MAQ compliance.
• Develop systems for monitoring chemical usage and prevent MAQ exceedances.
• Coordinate with local fire authorities for MAQ reporting, permitting, or inspections.
• Analyze process safety metrics and report to leadership.
• Develop and deliver process safety and MAQ training for employees and contractors.
• Champion a strong process safety culture through communication and engagement.

Skills

Process safety management

OSHA PSM

EPA RMP

Risk assessments

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PHA software

Incident investigation software

MOC workflow software

Job description

Location: RTP

must be able to transition full time to Benson site in 2027

Salary: $100-$140/k

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the site's PSM program in accordance with OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Manage all PSM program elements including Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• Facilitate cross-functional HAZOPs, LOPA studies, and risk assessments.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for process risk and technical safety standards.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and EHS teams to evaluate safety and regulatory impacts of process changes and capital projects.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of hazardous materials and ensure compliance with Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) requirements.
• Develop systems for monitoring chemical usage and proactively prevent MAQ exceedances.
• Coordinate with local fire authorities or regulatory agencies for MAQ reporting, permitting, or inspections.
• Analyze process safety metrics and provide regular reports to leadership.
• Develop and deliver process safety and MAQ training programs for employees and contractors.
• Champion a strong process safety culture through communication and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial, or related field preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in process safety management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA, API, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience conducting PHAs and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of MAQ requirements and management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHA/LOPA leadership certification.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering or mechanical integrity systems.
• Familiarity with software used for PHA, incident investigations, and MOC workflows.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.