Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer

Koch Industries Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources in Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer to own, implement, and continuously improve PSM programs at the Corpus Christi refinery. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to advance operational safety through standards, training, and risk management.

The role emphasizes PHAs, risk-based decision making, data-driven insights via Power Platform, and coaching others to embed a strong process safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a BS in another discipline with 5+ years in refining, petrochemical, or equivalent industry.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a petroleum refinery or comparable manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve assigned PSM programs including standards, procedures, training, metrics and program effectiveness.
• Lead or support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and risk assessment activities to identify, evaluate, and manage process safety risk.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to provide practical process safety guidance.
• Support the implementation and consistent application of PSM standards and management systems through field interaction, reviews, and auditing.
• Leverage data and Power Platform to improve program visibility and effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively with refinery personnel, technical resources, corporate partners, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a strong process safety culture through coaching, knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process safety

PHAs & risk assessments

Root cause analysis

Education

Chemical Engineering

Engineering (any field)

Job description

Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer

Flint Hills Resources in Corpus Christi, Texas,has a robust safety presence in the refining and chemical industries and desires to continue developing our Process Safety team. We are currently seeking aProcess Safety Management (PSM) Engineer/Professionalto join our team of Process Safety Professionals at ourCorpus Christi, TXrefinery. As a Process Safety Professional, you will be responsible for ownership, implementation, and continuous improvement of assigned Process Safety Management (PSM) programs at the Corpus Christi Refineries.

What You Will Do

• You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other technical support groups to advance our shared vision for Operational Process Safety through effective application of PSM standards, industry best practices, and strong management systems.
• Own and continuously improve assigned PSM programs, including standards, procedures, training, metrics, and program effectiveness.
• Facilitate or support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and other risk assessment activities to identify, evaluate, and manage process safety risk.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and technical teams to provide practical process safety guidance and risk-based solutions.
• Support the implementation and consistent application of PSM standards and management systems through field interaction, reviews, and auditing.
• Leverage technology and data, including Microsoft Power Platform applications, to improve program effectiveness and visibility.
• Communicate effectively with refinery personnel, technical resources, corporate partners, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a strong process safety culture through coaching, knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement.
• This role has the flexibility to expand as facility needs and the individual's capabilities and career development evolve over time.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, OR a Bachelor of Science degree in another discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or a comparable industry
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a petroleum refinery or comparable manufacturing/process environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years of experience within a petroleum refinery, petrochemical facility, chemical manufacturing facility, or comparable process industry.
• 2+ years of experience in process safety, operations, process engineering, technical services, or other PSM-related responsibilities.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Practical experience applying Process Safety Management principles in an operating facility.
• Certified PHA Facilitator; experience leading or participating in PHAs.
• Experience owning or supporting a management system, including standards, procedures, training, auditing, metrics, and continuous improvement.
  

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.