Process Safety Manager Engineer- New Graduate

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Paid vacation

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA seeks a Process Safety Manager Engineer to lead OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance, perform audits, and deliver training for internal and external teams.

The role requires a strong engineering background, the ability to travel across the U.S., and to produce detailed reports while collaborating with engineering, service, and project teams to ensure safe, high-performance refrigeration systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Systems Engineering.
• Willingness to travel to U.S. customer sites (12–15 weeks/year).
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and training.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in engineering tasks.
• Ability to train internal and external teams on PSM/RMP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance audits for OSHA PSM and EPA RMP programs.
• Generate deficiency reports with corrective actions.
• Conduct engineering calculations for compliance evaluations.
• Deliver on-site and remote training on PSM/RMP.
• Serve as SME for internal engineering and design teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Training delivery

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

BS Chemical Engineering

BS Industrial Systems Engineering

Job description

Process Safety Manager Engineer

Process Safety Manager Engineer Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world. Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.

Job Role:

The PSM Engineer- New Graduate serves as a subject matter expert on OSHA’’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs. This role is responsible for conducting compliance audits, performing complex engineering calculations, generating deficiency reports, and delivering training for internal and external teams. The PSM Engineer ensures customers meet all applicable regulatory requirements and supports the broader mission of delivering safe, high-performance refrigeration systems.

Key Duties

• Perform consultative audits and inspections for customer facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA’’s PSM and EPA’’s RMP programs.
• Provide detailed engineering reports documenting program deficiencies with recommended corrective actions.
• Conduct engineering system calculations as part of compliance evaluations.
• Deliver on-site and remote training sessions to educate customers on PSM/RMP compliance.
• Act as a compliance subject matter expert for internal engineering and design teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Systems Engineering.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites across the U.S. (12-15 weeks per year).
• Strong communication skills to explain program deficiencies to site and corporate-level customer staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Ability and willingness to instruct refrigeration and compliance concepts to technical and management personnel.
• Strong writing skills for preparing accurate and thorough engineering reports.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working at heights and performing hands-on tasks on active job sites.
• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment and regular drug testing.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
• Occasionally may need to lift or carry items up to 25 pounds (e.g., office supplies, small equipment).

Preferences

• EIT license or interest in pursuing it.
• Willingness to work toward obtaining a PE license (company sponsorship available).
• Prior experience with mechanical systems, process improvement, or MEP construction.
• HVAC/R industry experience.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work-life balance:

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services

If you are driven to succeed and want to be part of a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the industry,