Process Safety Engineer

Olin Chemicals; Town of Texas, Freeport (WI, IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support the Freeport site in developing and implementing process safety programs. The role leads PHA/LOPA activities, reviews engineering deliverables for regulatory compliance, and mentors operations staff to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.

Responsibilities include driving HAZOP/FMEA studies, leading MOC reviews, and advancing loss-prevention practices across the plant to ensure reliable and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical engineering preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in chemical industry with PSM or related.
• Experience leading PHA/LOPA reviews.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations.
• TWIC and US driver’s license required.
• Willing to relocate to Freeport, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead revalidation and implementation of LOPA/PHA; resolve gaps.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for PSM compliance.
• Manage PHA/LOPA/HazOp/FMEA and other PSM studies for processes, projects, modifications.
• Develop, enhance, and implement process safety fundamentals and operating disciplines.
• Drive improvements to process safety culture through trainings and participation in MOC reviews and RCA.
• Execute gap assessments against process safety fundamentals with facility resources.
• Support facilities in understanding and applying process safety fundamentals and loss prevention principles.

Skills

LOPA

PHA

HazOp

FMEA

PSM

RAGAGEP

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical engineering preferred)

Tools

SIL/SIS

Consequence modeling

PSM software

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.

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.

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.

An All-In Investment in Your Future As a global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition, Olin empowers over 8,000 individuals to make an impact both at work and in our surrounding communities.

View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.*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.

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.