Process Safety Lead - PSM & Risk Reduction

Kilgore Flares Company LLC; Toone (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilgore Flares Company LLC is seeking a Process Safety Lead to develop, implement, and continuously improve its PSM systems and Energetics Safety Programs. You will ensure regulatory compliance and partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to reduce risk and prevent major accidents.

Reporting to the Safety Manager, the role requires leadership in PHA, MAHRs, and risk assessments, along with cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field; professional certifications in process safety may be considered.
• Experience in high-hazard manufacturing with PSM knowledge and regulatory familiarity.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to interpret regulations and apply safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of US regulatory codes for explosives and pyrotechnics manufacturing (OSHA PSM, explosives regs).
• Establish and maintain documentation for process safety and HSE compliance policies.
• Lead Process Hazard Assessments (PHA) and track recommendations and corrective actions.
• Maintain MAHRs register alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Lead quantitative risk assessments (dust hazard, gas testing, risk contour mapping).
• Review PSI and maintain a compliant reference database.
• Collaborate with Asset Integrity & Reliability for proactive loss prevention monitoring.
• Develop internal process safety competency programs with Training/L&D.
• Lead or support investigations of high-hazard incidents and near misses.
• Audit PSM and HSE systems for compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process safety

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Process Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kilgore Flares Company LLC is seeking a Process Safety Lead to develop, implement, and continuously improve its PSM systems and Energetics Safety Programs. You will ensure regulatory compliance and partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to reduce risk and prevent major accidents.

Reporting to the Safety Manager, the role requires leadership in PHA, MAHRs, and risk assessments, along with cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills.