Senior Process Safety Engineering Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Mount Olive (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportunity

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineering Manager to enhance process safety initiatives in New Jersey. This role involves leading OSHA PSM and EPA RMP programs, conducting hazard analyses, and driving continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering and over 5 years in chemical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with safety standards and supporting capital projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing or related industries.
• Experience managing OSHA PSM and EPA RMP programs.
• Familiar with compliance audits and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead OSHA PSM and EPA RMP programs across manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct PHAs, HAZOPs, and compliance audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in process safety.

Skills

Hands-on experience with OSHA PSM

Process hazard analysis methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA)

Incident investigations

Risk assessments

Strong knowledge of RAGAGEP standards

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

CSP/ASP/PMP certifications

Job description

Senior Process Safety Engineering Manager

Locations: New Jersey, Alabama, or New York

Travel: Approximately 25%

A leading global manufacturer within the specialty chemicals and industrial manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineering Manager to lead and enhance process safety initiatives across multiple production facilities. This role is responsible for supporting chemical batch manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA, and industry safety standards while driving continuous improvement and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain OSHA PSM and EPA RMP programs across manufacturing facilities
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all 14 PSM elements
• Lead PHAs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, RCAs, incident investigations, and compliance audits
• Manage Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes
• Partner with Operations, EHS, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations
• Support capital projects and process improvements within chemical processing environments
• Maintain PSM documentation including P&IDs, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and engineering records
• Lead emergency response planning and coordinate drills with local emergency responders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process safety, reliability, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, coatings, specialty chemicals, or related process industries
• Hands‑on experience supporting or managing OSHA PSM and/or EPA RMP programs
• Strong knowledge of process hazard analysis methodologies including HAZOP and LOPA
• Experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, and process safety compliance
• Familiarity with RAGAGEP standards including API, ASME, and NFPA
• Project management and capital project experience preferred
• Lean, Six Sigma, CSP, ASP, PMP, or related certifications are a plus
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization
• Collaborative and safety‑focused work environment