Process Safety Engineer

Olin Chemicals; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

Olin in Freeport, TX is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support the plant by developing and implementing formal process safety programs, applying RAGAGEP and industry best practices, and mentoring site personnel to reduce risk.

Key duties include leading LOPA/PHA reviews, managing PHA/LOPA studies, approving safety deliverables, driving process safety training, and supporting RCA and MOC processes to strengthen the site’s safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of chemical industry experience in Process Safety Management or similar function.
• Experience leading process hazard analysis (PHA) and LOPA reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant's LOPA/PHA revalidation and implement action plans to close gaps.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for compliance with process safety standards and regulations.
• Manage and lead PHA, LOPA, HazOp, FMEA and other PSM-related studies for existing processes and projects.
• Develop, enhance, and implement process safety fundamentals and operating disciplines.
• Drive improvements to the process safety culture through training, RCA support, and MOC reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Process safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

OSHA PSM knowledge

EPA RMP knowledge

Job description

Title: Process Safety Engineer

Location: Freeport, TX

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

Schedule: 9/80; 5/8's

Relocation Available

Focus

The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for supporting the plant in development and implementation of regulatory, Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP), and industry best practices into operations. This role provides technical expertise and leadership in implementing and sustaining process safety programs across the site. This position influences decisions, mentors other plant personnel, and leads process safety initiatives across the site to ensure risk reduction and operational excellence.

Process Safety Engineer Essential Job Functions

• Lead the plant's revalidation and implementation of LOPA/PHA and resolve identified gaps.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for compliance with process safety standards and RAGAGEP.
• Manage and lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), HazOp, FMEA and other PSM-related studies for existing processes, projects, and modifications.
• Develop, enhance, and implement process safety fundamentals and operating disciplines.
• Drive improvements to the plants process safety culture through operations trainings; being an active participant in MOC reviews, procedure audits, and supporting the plant in process safety related root cause analysis (RCA).
• Execute gap assessments against Olin process safety fundamentals through collaboration with facility resources and subject matter owners.
• Support facilities in understanding and application of Olin process safety fundamentals and loss prevention principles.

Process Safety Engineer Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering; Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of chemical industry experience, Process Safety Management, or similar process safety function.
• Experience with plant improvement project implementation and leading process hazard analysis (PHA) reviews.
• Working knowledge of OSHA's PSM (29 CFR 1910) and EPA's (40 CFR 68) regulations.
• Functional knowledge of consequence modeling, PSM and RMP program development, quantitative risk analysis, fault-tree analysis, SIL/Sis, and relief systems preferred.
• Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.