Process Safety Engineer

International Flavors and Fragrances; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is seeking a site Process Safety leader in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on strengthening PSM/RMP programs, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability within a collaborative manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering or safety background with 5+ years in process safety, plus hands-on experience with PHA/HAZOP and MOC/PSSR programs. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• Five+ years in process safety, chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or related environment.
• OSHA PSM and EPA RMP expertise.
• Experience facilitating PHA/HAZOP or similar risk assessments.
• Knowledge of MOC, PSSR, Mechanical Integrity, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve site Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) systems for regulatory and company compliance.
• Facilitate PHA, HAZOPs, What-If reviews, LO-PA, and other process risk assessments.
• Track completion of PHA recommendations, action items, and corrective actions.
• Lead MOC reviews and support PSSR for new or modified processes/equipment.
• Maintain and improve critical process safety information (P&IDs, PFDs, specs, limits, safeguards).
• Lead or support process safety incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EH&S for capital projects from safety perspective.
• Support process safety audits, regulatory inspections, and emergency preparedness.

Skills

PSM leadership

Risk assessment

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Chemical/Mechanical Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Scent

Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

This role is based in Jacksonville, FL (On-Site). You will work in a collaborative manufacturing environment, partnering across technical and operational teams to strengthen process safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and continuous improvement.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead and continuously improve site Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, What-If reviews, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and other process risk assessment activities.
• Track and drive timely completion of PHA recommendations, process safety action items, and corrective actions.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews and support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified processes and equipment.
• Maintain and improve critical process safety information, including PIDs, PFDs, equipment specifications, operating limits, safeguards, interlocks, and pressure relief systems.
• Lead or support process safety incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to process events, equipment failures, and loss of containment.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EH&S to evaluate capital projects, process modifications, and operational improvements from a process safety perspective.
• Support process safety audits, regulatory inspections, emergency preparedness activities, and performance monitoring.
• Develop and deliver process safety training while promoting employee engagement, ownership, and a strong process safety culture across the site.

What Makes You the Right Fit?

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in process safety, chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemicals, or a related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements.
• Experience facilitating PHA, HAZOP, or other process risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of MOC, PSSR, Mechanical Integrity, and incident investigation programs.
• Strong understanding of chemical process operations and engineering principles.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

How Would You Stand Out?

• PE, CSP, CCPSC, or similar professional certification, with experience supporting highly hazardous chemical processes.
• Experience with LOPA, consequence modeling, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), process interlocks, safeguards, or alarm management.
• Knowledge of emergency response programs and standards such as OSHA VPP, RC14001, ISO 14001, or Responsible Care.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to serve as a key process safety technical leader within a global manufacturing organization.
• Opportunity to influence site-wide safety strategy, risk reduction, and operational improvements.
• Exposure to complex manufacturing processes, technologies, and cross-functional engineering projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more