Safety Engineer/Process Safety Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an EHS Engineer specializing in Process Safety Management to lead safety programs at the Knoxville plant. You will own risk reduction initiatives, drive compliance with OSHA, EPA, and fire standards, and mentor cross-functional teams in hazard assessments and incident investigations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in EHS within manufacturing, with preferred Master's degree and professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, hazard assessments, and regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, Fire).

Responsibilities

• Lead plant EHS programs including process safety, machine guarding, confined space rescue, and risk assessments.
• Conduct incident investigations and manage regulatory reporting.
• Assist in safety audits and agency inspections; provide technical guidance on equipment and process changes.

Skills

Process safety

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EHS management systems

Job description

Role:

EHS Engineer specializing in Process Safety Management at a manufacturing facility, focusing on risk reduction and compliance in safety, health, and environment.

Responsibilities:

support EHS cultural excellence, lead plant EHS programs including process safety, machine guarding, confined space rescue, and risk assessments; conduct incident investigations, manage regulatory reporting, and assist in safety audits and agency inspections; provide technical guidance and support equipment and process changes.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; minimum 5 years’ experience in EHS within manufacturing or related fields; strong knowledge of process safety, hazard assessments, and regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, Fire).

Preferred:

Master’s in science or engineering, 10+ years’ experience, certifications such as QEP, CSP, or CIH, and familiarity with EHS management systems and digital tools.

HighValue:

process safety, hazard management, manufacturing environment, compliance with safety regulations, experience with risk assessment and incident investigation, cross-functional teamwork.

Work Setup:

based in Knoxville, IA, with up to 15% travel; relocation may be supported.