Senior Process Safety Engineer: Capital Projects

Shell; Louisiana; On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Process Safety Engineer in Louisiana, USA. You will guide safety across facilities, modifications, and capital projects to ensure safe design, construction, commissioning, and handover. You will identify risks, evaluate safeguards, and manage hazards throughout the project lifecycle.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Construction, HSSE, and Project teams to deliver safe, compliant projects while protecting people, assets, and the environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Process Safety or related disciplines.
• Experience in refining, petrochemical, or high-hazard industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide process safety support across capital projects from concept to handover.
• Lead or support hazard studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA) and risk assessments.
• Review P&IDs, plot plans, equipment layouts, and safety information for compliance.
• Support MOC activities and commissioning readiness (PSSR).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Construction, HSSE, and Project teams to embed safety requirements.

Skills

Process safety

Hazard analyses

Risk communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Shell is seeking a Process Safety Engineer in Louisiana, USA. You will guide safety across facilities, modifications, and capital projects to ensure safe design, construction, commissioning, and handover. You will identify risks, evaluate safeguards, and manage hazards throughout the project lifecycle.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Construction, HSSE, and Project teams to deliver safe, compliant projects while protecting people, assets, and the environment.