PSM Engineer

Thatcher Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thatcher Company seeks a PSM Engineer to join the Engineering team in Salt Lake City, UT. You will support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements across Thatcher locations.

You will advise operations, engineering, maintenance, and EHS, lead PHAs, MOC/PSSR activities, PSI and risk registers, and provide training to personnel on process safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Safety Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a PSM-covered chemical manufacturing, refining, or process industry environment.
• CCPSC (Certified Process Safety Professional) or similar certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, EPA RMP, and hazard analysis methodologies.
• Experience in incident investigation, MOC/PSSR systems, and mechanical integrity programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with PSM elements and RMP requirements across Thatcher sites.
• Provide guidance and training to Operations and Maintenance on process safety responsibilities.
• Facilitate PHAs using HAZOP/What-If with process owners and teams.
• Coordinate MOC and PSSR activities with responsible stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain PSI and process risk registers with relevant teams.
• Provide SIS, relief systems, alarms, interlocks input for protection layers.
• Assist incident investigations and root cause analyses and track corrective actions.
• Support budgeting and tracking of process safety initiatives and capital projects.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and emerging standards to keep programs current.
• Serve as a PSM technical resource and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EHS during startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds.

Skills

Stakeholder management

PHAs facilitation

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Safety Engineering

CCPSC certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer will join Thatcher Company’s Engineering team at our Salt Lake City, UT location and provide process safety support to Thatcher locations. This role will support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements, working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS. The PSM Engineer will provide technical guidance, facilitate process safety activities, and help identify and implement sustainable improvements that strengthen Thatcher’s process safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.

• Support facility leadership and functional teams in maintaining compliance with PSM elements and RMP requirements.
• Provide guidance, and training to Operations and Maintenance personnel to strengthen understanding, execution, and ownership of process safety responsibilities.
• Support and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) using appropriate methodologies such as HAZOP, and What-If, in coordination with process owners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical support and coordination for Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) activities, helping ensure required reviews, approvals, and documentation are completed by responsible stakeholders.
• Support the development, maintenance, and verification of Process Safety Information (PSI) and process risk registers, working with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EHS to maintain accurate and current information.
• Provide process safety input and technical guidance related to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), relief systems, alarms, interlocks, and other safeguards to support appropriate layers of protection.
• Support and facilitate incident investigations and root cause analyses, including identification, documentation, tracking, and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions with responsible owners.
• Support planning and tracking of PSM-related budgets, initiatives, and capital project process safety deliverables, while maintaining ownership with the applicable department or project team.
• Monitor and communicate relevant regulatory requirements, industry practices, and emerging standards to help Thatcher teams maintain effective and current process safety practices.
• Serve as a PSM technical resource and advocate, promoting consistent application of process safety principles and a proactive, sustainable process safety culture throughout the organization.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EHS during startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds, providing process safety guidance, technical support, and assistance with risk identification and mitigation.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Safety Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in a PSM-covered chemical manufacturing, refining, or process industry environment required.
• CCPSC (Certified Process Safety Professional) or similar certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, EPA RMP, and hazard analysis methodologies.
• Experience in incident investigation, MOC/PSSR systems, and mechanical integrity programs preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to influence, facilitate, and collaborate effectively across functional teams and organizational levels without direct authority.
• Strong working knowledge of process safety principles and applicable OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment skills with attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical information, identify process safety concerns, and provide practical recommendations to site and functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, deliver training, and coach personnel on process safety practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support multiple facilities, priorities, and process safety initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration.
• Ability to coordinate with and provide technical direction to contractors, consultants, or project teams as required by the assignment.

Work Conditions

• Work performed in both office and plant environments, with periodic field inspections.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions and temperature extremes as required.
• Occasional travel (up to 15%) may be required to support other Thatcher sites or audits.