Remote Sr Corporate Process Safety Engineer

CPS Inc.; Georgia; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Remote Sr Corporate Process Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of chemical processes across the company. The role focuses on risk assessments, safety evaluations, and implementing process safety management programs.

As a technical leader, you will mentor PHA facilitators, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead safety initiatives to meet regulatory standards and improve safety performance across all facilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. Chemical Engineering or related degree.
• 8+ years in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience facilitating process hazard analyses (PHA), HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessments.
• Understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and BPCS hazard analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain process safety management programs to ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Lead and facilitate PHA, LOPA, and risk assessment activities with documentation and closure of actions.
• Mentor other PHA facilitators and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design safety systems.
• Perform safety evaluations of processes, equipment, and facilities to meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Investigate process safety incidents, perform root cause analyses, and propose preventive actions.
• Provide technical support on process safety to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Participate in process safety compliance audits and deliver training on process safety topics.

Skills

PSM knowledge

PHA facilitation

LOPA

HAZOP

SIS

BPCS hazard analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

B.S. Chemical Engineering

Job description

Growing chemical company with over 30 global manufacturing facilities has an immediate opening for a Remote Sr Corporate Process Safety Engineer. This engineer will be responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of the chemical processes through risk assessments, safety evaluations, and the implementation of process safety management programs. Will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in Process Safety Management (PSM) across the company’s manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain process safety management (PSM) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead and facilitate PHA, LOPA, and risk assessment activities, ensuring documentation, follow-up, and closure of action items.
• Mentor other PHA facilitators in their growth and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement safety systems, procedures, and protocols to mitigate identified risks.
• Perform safety evaluations of new and existing processes, equipment, and facilities to ensure they meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Investigate process safety incidents, perform root cause analyses, and develop recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical support and guidance on process safety matters to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Participate in process safety compliance audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs on process safety topics to enhance the safety culture within the organization.
• Monitor and analyze process safety performance metrics and report findings to senior management.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to all safety protocols and regulations.

Qualifications

• B.S., Chemical Engineering degree, or related degree.
• 8 years minimum experience in chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in facilitating process hazard analyses (PHA), HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk assessment techniques.
• Understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and experience in Basic Process Control System (BPCS) hazard analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Facility Siting, Dust Hazard Analysis &/or Hazardous Area Classification is a plus.
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, Process Safety Professional) is a plus.

**Must be a US Citizen or US Green Card holder/Permanent Resident #LI-BK1**