Senior PSM Engineer: Process Safety & Compliance Leader

Bayport-Polymers; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayport-Polymers is seeking a Sr. PSM Engineer to support regulatory Process Safety Management programs across the site. You will help maintain PHA/LOPA studies, audits, MOC tracking, and training for HSSE teams, with limited frontline duties during outages.

The role requires a chemical engineering background with 5+ years in petrochemicals or refining, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office. On-site duties at Pasadena, TX, with safety-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Safety Engineering or similar degree
• 5+ years’ experience in petrochemicals, refining, or technical field
• Knowledge in regulatory codes (OSHA, EPA) and industry practices (API, NFPA, ASME)
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Access/MS SQL, and MS Word
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist OSHA required PHAs and 5-year PHA re-validations
• Assist OSHA required PSM compliance audits and 3-year re-certification
• Coordinate regular team meetings with Operations, Maintenance to review PHA and audit recommendations
• Set up and maintain tracking system for MOCs and compliance
• Support unit PHAs activities with documentation and reports
• Assist with MOC activities including pre-startup safety reviews and training
• Support HSSE activities during turnarounds and safety review meetings
• Conduct incident investigations and RCA evaluations and follow-up
• Close out Audit Findings and Action Items from safety databases
• Complete special HSSE projects including CAPEX scope development
• Work with site personnel to establish inspection plans
• Track site pressure relief, piping and ventilation systems
• Coordinate process/equipment failure investigations
• Investigate regulatory matters to improve procedures and training

Job description

Bayport-Polymers is seeking a Sr. PSM Engineer to support regulatory Process Safety Management programs across the site. You will help maintain PHA/LOPA studies, audits, MOC tracking, and training for HSSE teams, with limited frontline duties during outages.

The role requires a chemical engineering background with 5+ years in petrochemicals or refining, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office. On-site duties at Pasadena, TX, with safety-focused responsibilities.