Process Safety Engineer

SoTalent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Generous vacation time

Fitness reimbursement

Professional development

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

SoTalent is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to join a major energy and refining organization at their Toledo-area facility. You will be the primary technical authority for refinery process safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP standards and embedding safety into daily operations.

You will lead critical safety studies, audits, investigations and drive continuous improvement with senior leadership, shaping a culture that prioritizes process integrity and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering, Safety, Chemistry or Environmental Science.
• Eight+ years of process safety/technical engineering in oil, gas or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of US federal safety regulations (29 CFR 1910.119, EPA RMP).
• Ability to facilitate complex safety studies and risk assessments.
• Lead investigator experience and proven root cause analysis capabilities.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical safety assessments including PHA, HAZOP, LOPA and Major Accident Hazard analyses.
• Guide Management of Change processes and ensure consistent implementation across the site.
• Lead incident investigations and perform root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Manage audits (internal and third party) and track corrective actions to closure.
• Partner with senior leadership to set safety performance goals and analyze data for improvement.
• Serve as a safety culture leader, influencing stakeholders to prioritize process integrity.

Skills

Process safety

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Audits & compliance

Safety leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PHA/HAZOP/LOPA

Regulatory compliance

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Safety Engineer to join a major energy and refining organization at their facility in the Toledo area. My client is a leader in the North American energy sector and is looking for a technical expert to champion safety initiatives and manage risk mitigation strategies.

In this role, you will be the primary technical authority for refinery process safety. You will ensure the site remains in full compliance with all federal regulations, including OSHA PSM and EPA RMP standards. This is a high impact position that involves working across multiple departments to embed safety principles into the daily operations of the refinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead technical safety assessments including PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, and Major Accident Hazard methodologies.
• Provide expert guidance on Management of Change processes and ensure consistent implementation across the site.
• Lead comprehensive incident investigations and perform detailed root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences.
• Manage internal and third party audits to identify gaps and ensure all corrective actions are tracked and closed out.
• Partner with senior leadership to set performance goals and analyze safety data to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a cultural leader for safety, influencing stakeholders at all levels to prioritize process integrity.

Candidate Requirements

• A university degree in Engineering, Safety, Chemistry, or an Environmental science discipline.
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in process safety or technical engineering within the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industries.
• Advanced knowledge of US federal safety regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA Risk Management Programs.
• Proven ability to facilitate complex safety studies and risk assessments.
• Strong background in root cause analysis and lead investigator roles.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

What is Offered

• This position comes with a highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top industry talent. The total rewards include a performance based annual bonus, comprehensive medical and dental insurance, and a robust retirement savings program with company matching.
• Employees also benefit from generous vacation time, fitness reimbursement, and extensive professional development programs. My client is known for its commitment to internal mobility and offers various pathways for career advancement within their global operations.