Process Safety Engineer — PSM/RMP Lead (Ammonia)

Home Market Foods; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Wellness Plan

Gym Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

College Scholarship for dependents

Employee Bonus Referral Program

401k Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance Coverage

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Home Market Foods seeks a Process Safety Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain PSM and RMP programs ensuring compliant operation of regulated processes. Experience with ammonia refrigeration or ammonia-based processes is strongly preferred, with travel to multiple facilities.

You will lead PHAs, maintain PSI, manage MOC, and support incident investigations to reduce risk. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, training, and continuous improvement in safety and operational reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline required.
• 3–8 years of experience in process safety, chemical manufacturing, refining, food processing, or similar regulated environments.
• Ability to travel to support multiple HMF facilities.
• Direct experience supporting OSHA PSM programs required.
• Experience supporting EPA RMP programs preferred.
• Ammonia refrigeration or ammonia process experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of PSM and RMP regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting PHAs and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of MOC, incident investigation, and compliance auditing.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and process documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across operations and engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with process safety documentation and tracking systems.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional Engineer (PE), or related credential preferred.
• Training in PHA methodologies or LOPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain PSM programs in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119.
• Lead or support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) using methodologies such as HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, or Checklist reviews.
• Ensure timely closure and documentation of PHA recommendations.
• Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI) including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, chemical hazard data, and equipment documentation.
• Support and manage Management of Change (MOC) processes for process, equipment, and procedural changes.
• Lead or support incident investigations involving process safety events and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support development and validation of operating procedures and safe work practices.
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified processes.
• Develop and support process safety training programs.
• Track and report process safety metrics and performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with EPA Risk Management Program requirements (40 CFR Part 68).
• Maintain RMP documentation and submissions.
• Develop and update off-site consequence analyses and prevention programs.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and community interface requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Risk Management Program

PHAs (HAZOP/What-If/FMEA)

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

MOC processes

PSI documentation

Communication & collaboration

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering

Job description

Home Market Foods seeks a Process Safety Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain PSM and RMP programs ensuring compliant operation of regulated processes. Experience with ammonia refrigeration or ammonia-based processes is strongly preferred, with travel to multiple facilities.

You will lead PHAs, maintain PSI, manage MOC, and support incident investigations to reduce risk. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, training, and continuous improvement in safety and operational reliability