Process Safety Specialist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Delaware; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Process Safety Specialist with one of our leading clients in the Specialty Chemical Manufacturing industries at their New Castle, DE plant. The role is focused on managing and maintaining PSM and RMP programs, leading hazard analyses and compliance audits, and ensuring site conformance with corporate process safety standards.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of process safety experience, strong knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP, hands-on PHA/HAZOP, MOC and PSSR, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of process safety experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance.
• Experience leading PHA/HAZOP, MOC, PSSR and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's Process Safety Management program.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and manage corrective action plans.
• Lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified equipment.
• Administer the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Perform PSM compliance audits and track corrective actions.
• Maintain the facility's EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) and prevention programs.
• Serve as the site's process safety expert and advisor for SHE initiatives.

Skills

Process safety

PSM

RMP compliance

PHA/HAZOP

MOC & PSSR

Pressure relief

PHAST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

Job description

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Process Safety Specialist with one of our leading clients in the Specialty Chemical Manufacturing industries at their New Castle, DE plant.

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of process safety experience within a chemical manufacturing or specialty chemicals environment.
• Strong expertise in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) compliance.
• Hands‑on experience leading PHA/HAZOP, MOC, PSSR, and compliance audits.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) with strong knowledge of process risk analysis and pressure relief systems.
• Experience using PHAST or similar consequence modeling software; CSP certification is a plus.

Role Summary

• The Process Safety Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• The position ensures site conformance with corporate process safety standards and leads key PSM elements including hazard analysis, management of change, pre‑startup reviews, and compliance auditing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the site's Process Safety Management program
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and manage corrective action plans.
• Lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified equipment.
• Administer the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Perform PSM compliance audits and track corrective actions.
• Maintain the facility's EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) and prevention programs.
• Serve as the site's process safety expert and advisor for SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• 7-10 years in the chemical process industry.
• 3-5 years of PSM compliance experience.

Preferred Experience with:

• Reaction kinetics analysis
• Pressure relief calculations
• PHAST or similar process safety modeling software