Senior Process Safety Engineer – PSM & Compliance

Bachem Holding AG; Vista, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Bachem Americas is seeking a Safety Process Engineer to lead the development, implementation and support of a Process Safety Management system across Bachem sites. You will drive risk assessment, regulatory compliance and continual improvement of HSE/PSM programs.

The role requires strong expertise in HAZOP/LOPA and experience with PCR safety standards. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• Requires 7-9 years as Process Safety Lead or Process Engineer in chemical/refinery or pharmaceutical industries.
• Familiar with risk assessment methods such as FMEA, HAZOP, LOPA, Fault Tree.
• Knowledge of global process safety regulations and PSM standards.
• Develops PSM policies, standards and processes for Bachem regional sites.
• Supports implementation of PSM compliance programs across sites.

Responsibilities

• Manages HAZOPs, performs safety assessments and HAZIDs.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members.
• Verify completion of high-risk PHA recommendations and audit findings.
• Evaluate risks from identified hazards aligning with regulations.
• Be point of contact for OSHA, EPA, and PSM standards for processes.
• Develop and maintain process safety standards and forms.
• Facilitate implementation of process safety across the organization.
• Interface with clients to understand process safety challenges and provide solutions.
• Develop PSM risk management and emergency plans for new and existing processes.
• Investigate critical PSM accidents and drive corrective actions.

Skills

HAZOPs

Risk assessment

PSM

Regulatory knowledge

Training & mentoring

Investigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Science with 5+ years chemical background

Associate's Degree in Science with 10+ years experience

Job description

Bachem Americas is seeking a Safety Process Engineer to lead the development, implementation and support of a Process Safety Management system across Bachem sites. You will drive risk assessment, regulatory compliance and continual improvement of HSE/PSM programs.

The role requires strong expertise in HAZOP/LOPA and experience with PCR safety standards. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive base salary.