Process Safety Engineer: Lead PSM & RMP Compliance

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaneka North America is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support site compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP rules, aligning with API/ASTM standards. In this role you will manage PHA, LOPA, MOC processes, and develop HSSE and PSM documentation to strengthen process safety across operations.

You will conduct incident investigations, perform regular audits, provide safety training, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address SIS documentation and SIL analyses, while staying current on

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of Process/Technical Service Engineering experience required.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain PSM and RMP programs.
• Lead PHA/LOPA studies and MOC processes.
• Develop HSSE & PSM documentation and procedures.
• Perform incident investigations and audits.
• Provide mandatory process safety training.
• Support SIS documentation and SIL analyses.
• Stay updated on industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on change management.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (required)

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Kaneka North America is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support site compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP rules, aligning with API/ASTM standards. In this role you will manage PHA, LOPA, MOC processes, and develop HSSE and PSM documentation to strengthen process safety across operations.

You will conduct incident investigations, perform regular audits, provide safety training, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address SIS documentation and SIL analyses, while staying current on