Process Safety Engineer: PSM, PHA & Risk Analysis Lead

BWX Technologies, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Storage Partners, LLC (SSP) in New Orleans, LA, seeks an experienced Process Safety Engineer to administer the PHA/PSM program and ensure OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 compliance across SPR facilities.

You will lead PHAs/HAZOPs, support MOC and PSSR processes, perform risk analyses, review P&IDs, and contribute to life safety and emergency response planning while coordinating improvements with site engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field with process safety experience.
• 5+ years in chemical or petroleum industries in process engineering or process safety.
• Experience facilitating PSM-related activities such as PHAs and HAZOPs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for reports, presentations and technical correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Administers PHA Program to ensure OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 compliance.
• Prepares and facilitates PHA studies using HAZOP/LOPA methodologies.
• Coordinates and audits PSM programs and implements improvements.
• Supports MOC and PSSR processes with changes, training, and action tracking.
• Performs safety analyses including facility siting and risk assessments.
• Reviews P&IDs, equipment specs, operating envelopes, and safe design implications.
• Provides engineering input on life safety, fire protection, and emergency shutdown.
• Develops hazard information, risk registers, and program metrics.
• Supports incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

Process Safety

PHAs

HAZOP

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

PHAWorks

Job description

Strategic Storage Partners, LLC (SSP) in New Orleans, LA, seeks an experienced Process Safety Engineer to administer the PHA/PSM program and ensure OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 compliance across SPR facilities.

You will lead PHAs/HAZOPs, support MOC and PSSR processes, perform risk analyses, review P&IDs, and contribute to life safety and emergency response planning while coordinating improvements with site engineers.