PSM Engineer

CPS Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical engineering company in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a PSM Engineer. This role involves driving compliance with Process Safety Management while collaborating with multiple departments to optimize programs and systems. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the petroleum industry, a background in Chemical Engineering, and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic workplace focused on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in petroleum refinery process engineering.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM, PHA's, MOC, etc.
• Experience in refining or petrochemical industries.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement of the site PSM program.
• Manage the Management of Change process.
• Facilitate HSE incident investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S., Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

PHA software

Job description

SUMMARY

The PSM Engineer is responsible for driving PSM/RMP program compliance for the site. Interact daily with plant personnel to identify, develop, and manage PSM projects. Provide daily support, develop and update procedures, coordinate audits and inspections, and review and incorporate updates from the local, state, & federal State requirements with respect to elements of Process Safety Management.

Will work with the Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Reliability groups to develop effective programs and management systems for Management of Change (MOC). Will provide the tools for the managers to deliver to the field employees, provide guidance for tracking and resolving findings and action items. Conduct reviews of work completed and determine if appropriate management of change work processes were followed. Identify and coordinate actions which are an outcome for the learning program. Ensure the actions are appropriately assigned and in recommendation tracking tool.

OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive improvement of the site PSM program by working with other functions to ensure compliance and implement improvements.
• Analyze and present Management of Change metrics. Prepare and track refinery metrics for the assigned MOC work process.
• Manage the Management of Change process.
• Oversee the Management of Safe Operating Limits (SOL).
• Steward the PSI management (Process & Instrument Diagrams, PFD’s, Process Schematics, Block Diagrams).
• Lead/Participate in Process Hazard Analysis reviews for MOC.
• Manage PHA schedule.
• Manage Action Item assignments & closure tracking process.
• Facilitate/Participate in HSE incident investigations.
• Develop PSM management system to insure integration with corporate goals & objectives.
• Coordinate RMP updates.
• Coordinate PSM/RMP training, awareness, and communication to employees.
• Interface with other plant functions including Operations, Health and Safety, Environmental, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Lab, etc.
• Coordinates OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) programs for the site.
• Assist the HSE Manager in PSM/RMP program improvement & stewardship activities as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S., Chemical Engineering preferred. Will consider other degrees with appropriate experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in petroleum refinery process engineering and unit operations. Must have experience in refining or petrochemical industries required.
• Refinery operations including Crude Oil Distillation, Hydrotreating, and Hydrogen generation via steam/methane reforming preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA PSM, PHA’s, PSSR’s, MOC, etc.
• Experience with federal PSM/RMP Regulations and Louisiana Process Safety Requirements ideal.
• Familiar with process hazard analysis software and PHA methodologies.
• Familiar with incident investigation methodologies.
• Experience in LOPA.
• Able to multitask and handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong communications skills required. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, & procedure manuals required.