Process Safety Engineer (Sr or Staff)

Williams; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

AI tools and resources

Job summary

Williams is seeking an Enterprise Process Safety Engineer to help drive compliance with process safety regulations across natural gas operations, including gathering, processing, transmission, storage, LNG and power generation facilities.

As a subject matter expert, you will lead PHAs, MOC, PSSR and RMP programs while guiding operations, audits and regulatory responses. Travel up to 35% may be required and PE certification is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering field; PE license preferred or required depending on role; 8+ years in natural gas or petrochemical industry.
• Preferred: PE Certification and 7+ years of progressive engineering experience in natural gas or petrochemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety programs and serve as SME for multiple programs (facility siting, equipment spacing, MOC, PSSR, PHA, RMP).
• Facilitate PHAs for projects and operating facilities.
• Train and certify personnel to facilitate PHAs.
• Support internal and external process safety audits, assessments, and regulatory inspections.
• Participate in process safety incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Lead due diligence for potential acquisitions and prepare CSB reports as required.
• Provide guidance on OSHA PSM and EPA RMP applicability and compliance.

Skills

Process Safety

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

PHAs

MOC

PSSR

RMP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PE License

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. A Day in the Life: As an Engineer on the Enterprise Process Safety team, you will collaborate across the organization to support compliance with process safety regulations and ensure consistent implementation of process safety programs and standards. You will provide support for a broad range of natural gas operations, including gathering and processing, transmission, storage, LNG, and power generation facilities. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on process safety requirements and help operational teams understand, apply, and continuously improve process safety practices.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Serve as the subject matter expert and program lead for one or more process safety programs (e.g., facility siting, equipment spacing, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Risk Management Plan (RMP) submissions, etc.)
• Facilitate PHAs for projects and operating facilities
• Train and certify personnel to facilitate one-node PHAs
• Support internal and external process safety audits, assessments, and regulatory inspections
• Participate in process safety-related incident investigations and root cause analyses
• Lead process safety due diligence activities for potential acquisitions
• Prepare and submit incident reports to the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), as required, and coordinate responses to agency inquiries
• Provide guidance to operations teams on OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) applicability and compliance requirements
• Monitor regulatory developments, evaluate and comment on proposed rule changes, and help guide organizational compliance strategies
• Resolve complex technical and regulatory issues through sound engineering judgment, analysis, and innovation
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve process safety programs, tools, and work processes, including the use of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence
• Train, mentor, and support employees in process safety principles and program requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate process safety impacts and provide technical guidance to maintain regulatory compliance
• Performs sophisticated technical tasks and leads teams in projects of major scope and complexity
• Participates in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications
• Interprets technological aspects of business and coordinates with leaders to ensure success
• Prepares and delivers presentations
• Applies expertise, knowledge and experience from projects that positively impacts earnings
• Collaborates with others to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Handles resources requirements for projects
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• Engineer Sr: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification
• Engineer Staff: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry

Other Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) regulations
• Working knowledge of DOT Parts 192, 193, and 195, including an understanding of process safety-related requirements and the applicability of PSM, RMP, and DOT regulations across different operations
• Experience facilitating PHAs for operating facilities and capital projects
• Ability to travel up to 35% as required #LI-GC1

Why Tulsa? Because here, you don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out ExperienceTulsa.com to learn more. We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper.

Here’s a look at what that means

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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Why Williams? Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits Growth and development opportunities an inclusive culture where you can be yourself Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.