Senior Process Safety Engineer — Lead PSM Excellence

Ben Aris LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben Aris LLC is seeking a Sr Process Safety Engineer to lead the site’s Process Safety Management strategies in Chicago. This senior role partners with operations to establish a robust PSM program and ensure compliance with OSHA, PSM, and RMP requirements.

You will manage PSI, PHAs, MOCs, PSSRs and audits, supervise hazard reviews, and drive continuous safety improvements with hands-on leadership and training for the operations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of industry experience with emphasis on Process Safety Management.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement PSM standards and ensure OSHA/PSM & RMP compliance.
• Compile and manage process safety information (PSI) to support PSM, MOC, training, risk assessments and emergency response activities.
• Maintain process safety documentation for all identified hazards, including reviewing P&IDs and PFDs.
• Coordinate and lead PHAs to identify, evaluate and control potential process hazards.
• Ensure annual PHAs program and closure of actions related to PSM and internal audits.
• Review MOCs for PSM items and ensure Pre-Startup Safety Reviews are completed.
• Serve as site point of contact for process safety matters and provide day-to-day guidance.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis; address corrective actions.
• Lead or participate in PSM/RMP audits and track corrective actions to closure.
• Track site KPIs to drive continual process safety improvement.
• Provide technical support to ensure equipment design, operation and decommissioning meet RAGAGEPs.
• Lead safety culture through audits, SHE leadership, and training of operations staff.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

OSHA regulations

MOC (Management of Change)

PHAs (Process Hazard Analysis)

PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Review)

Root cause analysis

Training & coaching

Safety leadership

PSM documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Ben Aris LLC is seeking a Sr Process Safety Engineer to lead the site’s Process Safety Management strategies in Chicago. This senior role partners with operations to establish a robust PSM program and ensure compliance with OSHA, PSM, and RMP requirements.

You will manage PSI, PHAs, MOCs, PSSRs and audits, supervise hazard reviews, and drive continuous safety improvements with hands-on leadership and training for the operations team.