Process Safety Engineer

Integra Partners; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Ag 1 Source is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to lead the site’s process safety program and drive proactive risk reduction. You will partner with engineering and operations to maintain robust safety practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires applying CCPS RBPS, conducting investigations, and delivering training to leaders and frontline teams. A collaborative leader with 2+ years of process safety experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of process safety experience.
• Experience applying CCPS RBPS framework.
• Strong change management and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvement.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s process safety program and monitor KPIs.
• Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in process safety audits and close findings.
• Review Management of Change requests and ensure standards.
• Deliver process safety training to plant leaders and frontline teams.
• Provide technical process safety guidance for capital projects.

Skills

Process safety

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Change management

Analytical thinking

Collaborative leadership

Education

BS in Chemical Eng.

Tools

RBPS framework (CCPS)

Job description

Process Safety Engineer

Make a meaningful impact by helping build safer, stronger operations. This opportunity combines technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and continuous improvement to protect people, reduce risk, and drive operational excellence.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive annual salary of $101,000–$151,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match after one year, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.
• A supportive team environment that values your expertise, encourages professional growth, and prioritizes work-life balance.

This role will be responsible for

• Leading the site’s process safety program and monitoring key performance metrics.
• Conducting risk assessments and incident investigations to identify hazards and prevent recurrence.
• Participating in process safety audits and driving resolution of findings.
• Reviewing Management of Change requests and ensuring adherence to established standards.
• Maintaining process safety documentation and delivering training to plant leaders and frontline teams.
• Providing technical process safety guidance for capital projects in partnership with engineering teams.

Expectations will include

• Championing a proactive safety culture through collaboration with plant leadership, engineers, and frontline employees.
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate process safety standards.
• Ensuring timely completion of corrective actions from audits, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Applying analytical thinking and effective change management to deliver sustainable improvements.
• Traveling to other facilities and customer locations as needed.
• Navigating industrial environments, including climbing heights up to 150 feet and working around chemicals, temperature extremes, humidity, and noise with required protection.

A qualified candidate will possess the following

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering.
• At least two years of process safety experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing.
• Experience applying the 14 elements of Process Safety Management.
• Experience with the Center for Chemical Process Safety’s Risk-Based Process Safety framework.
• Strong change management, problem-solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Process Safety Engineer job.

Job Id: 18181