Process Safety Engineer

Default Brand; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Default Brand is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support regulatory compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP rules, along with industry standards (API, ASTM, ASME). You will lead hazard analyses and strengthen process safety programs for ongoing operations and projects.

The role requires 3–5 years of process/technical service engineering experience, MOC management, incident investigation experience, and strong communication skills to train plant personnel and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of Process/Technical Service Engineering experience.
• Experience reviewing MOCs and managing MOC program.
• Experience in incident investigation, including root cause analysis.
• Experience conducting presentations and training.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain PSM and RMP programs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and lead PHA, LOPA, Facility Siting Studies, and other PSM-related studies for existing processes, projects, and modifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and manage change through MOC processes.
• Develop and enhance written HSSE & PSM procedures, policies, and documentation.
• Perform and lead incident investigations.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
• Provide required safety & process safety training to plant personnel to enhance awareness and understanding.
• Assist sites in addressing SIS documentation and supporting SIL scenario analysis, and Functional Safety Assessments.
• Support and manage relief device systems and maintain appropriate and accurate information.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulations, and standards related to process safety.
• Provide project input concerning process safety requirements to prevent, control, and mitigate risks.
• Conduct chemical dispersion modeling for PSM/RMP analysis as needed.
• Perform any other safety-related compliance work as needed by HSSE manager.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence skills: Emotional Empathy, Positive Attitude, Excellent Communication Skills, Flexibility / Adaptability

Skills

Process safety

MOC management

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Process Safety Engineer

Supports site compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) rule (29 CFR Part 1910.119), the EPA’s RMP rule (40 CFR Part 68), and industry best practices and consensus standards (API, ASTM, ASME) pertaining to chemical process safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain PSM and RMP programs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Facility Siting Studies, and other PSM-related studies for existing processes, projects, and modifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and manage change through Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Develop and enhance written HSSE & PSM procedures, policies, and documentation.
• Perform and lead incident investigations.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
• Provide required safety & process safety training to plant personnel to enhance awareness and understanding.
• Assist sites in addressing Safety Instrumented System (SIS) documentation and supporting Safety Integrity Level (SIL) scenario analysis, and Functional Safety Assessments.
• Support and manage relief device systems and maintain appropriate and accurate information.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulations, and standards related to process safety.
• Provide project input concerning process safety requirements, including recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) and industry consensus standards (NFPA, ASME, API, IEC, and ASTM) to prevent, control, and mitigate risks.
• Conduct chemical dispersion modeling for PSM/RMP analysis as needed.
• Perform any other safety-related compliance work as needed by HSSE manager.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence skills:
  • Emotional Empathy
  • Positive Attitude
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Flexibility / Adaptability

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of Process/Technical Service Engineering experience.
• Experience reviewing MOCs and managing MOC program.
• Experience in incident investigation, including root cause analysis.
• Experience conducting presentations and training.

Required Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Team Player – works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out a task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Behaviors

• Team Player – works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out a task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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