Process Safety Engineer - Decatur, IL

VetJobs; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural processing is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to enhance safety initiatives at their facility in Decatur, IL. This role requires strong engineering expertise and the ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of process safety experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of national codes (OSHA, ANSI, IEEE).
• Experience applying PSM elements.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of process safety initiatives.
• Coordinate safety activities at the facility.
• Establish a safety culture across the facility.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

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This is a full-time, exempt position.

Position Summary

As a Process Safety Engineer at the Decatur Corn Plant, you'll be at the forefront of leading change. Your role will be to own the implementation of engineering solutions to support actions identified within the Total Process Safety (TPS) program, to meet corporate and local compliance standards. You’ll be a contributing member of the engineering team, working directly with the production and safety departments to improve the safety of the site. You'll leverage your technical expertise and exceptional team-building capabilities to engage our diverse workforce, ranging from frontline to leadership in advancing our TPS program.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of engineering process safety initiatives identified by the TPS program for the facility.

Assist in coordinating process safety activities at the facility with the Process Safety SME.

Be a contributing member to the facility’s TPS Committee as a representative of the engineering department.

Establish a safety culture across the facility based on reviewing and meeting goals, continuous risk reduction and prevention of process safety incidents.

Assist the TPS Committee in monitoring, evaluating and reporting process safety performance at the facility and work with leadership on developing and implementing improvements, working collaboratively with the TPS Technology Team on TPS programs and goals.

Working with the site TPS Committee, lead or participate in local Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and related action plans.

Support the site Process Safety SME as an additional reviewer on Management of Change (MOC) requests for the facility.

Support the Engineering Team as a TPS Representative on Improvement projects and Capital Investment projects.

Provide TPS training to engineers at the facility.

Participate in PSM and TPS Audits; conduct or lead self-assessments for the facility.

Auto req ID

448652BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Engineering

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, and Agricultural Engineering)

2+ years of process safety experience preferably in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility

A basis of understanding of applicable national codes (OSHA, ANSI, IEEE, etc)

Robust experience in applying the 14 elements of PSM

Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach

Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator

A drive for success, a continuous improvement approach, a consistently positive attitude and outlook

Physical Demands

Employee will work in a plant environment and is expected to initiate work based on general instructions from management.

The physical requirements of the job requires ability to climb stairs, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and working as instructed.

Prompt attendance is a must.

Employees working at the Decatur Corn Plant are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.

If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$72,900.00 - $136,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

City*

Decatur

State*

Illinois

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

ADM

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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