PSM Engineer

HB Fuller; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Process Safety Management Engineer to drive risk reduction across multiple facilities handling flammable materials and to serve as the primary technical resource for OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance.

You will partner with EHS, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable operations throughout the region. The role requires 5+ years of process safety experience and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Safety Engineering, with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Safety, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of process safety experience in chemical or industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA Risk Management Program requirements.
• Experience leading PHAs, MOCs, incident investigations, and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for new and existing processes.
• Facilitate Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• Identify, design, and implement process safety engineering controls.
• Support OSHA PSM and EPA RMP program compliance activities.
• Conduct incident investigations and manage corrective actions.
• Support mechanical integrity and preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain process safety information and system documentation.
• Track safety metrics and support compliance audits and training.

Skills

Process safety

PHA leadership

MOC & PSSR

OSHA PSM knowledge

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Safety Engineering

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer leads process risk reduction initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities handling flammable materials. This role serves as the primary technical resource for OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance, partnering with EHS, Operations, and Engineering teams to drive safe and reliable operations. The position supports audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and process safety program execution throughout the region.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for new and existing processes.

• Facilitate Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.

• Identify, design, and implement process safety engineering controls.

• Support OSHA PSM and EPA RMP program compliance activities.

• Conduct incident investigations and manage corrective actions.

• Support mechanical integrity and preventive maintenance programs.

• Maintain process safety information and system documentation.

• Track safety metrics and support compliance audits and training.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Safety, or related Engineering field.

• 5+ years of process safety experience in chemical or industrial manufacturing.

• Knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA Risk Management Program requirements.

• Experience leading PHAs, MOCs, incident investigations, and compliance audits.

• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites.

• Background with flammable solvents or hazardous chemical processes.

• Experience developing mechanical integrity programs.

• Professional Engineer (PE), CSP, or related certification.

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $100,000-$125,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.