Sr. Process Safety Engineer

SpaceX; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead process safety in Bastrop, TX, overseeing PHAs, hazard analyses, and PSM program development across advanced chemical systems.

Qualifications include a bachelor's in process safety or chemical engineering with 5+ years designing and commissioning chemical systems. Relocation to Bastrop, TX is required; on-site role with possible extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in process safety or chemical engineering.
• 5+ years designing and commissioning chemical systems.
• Master’s degree in chemical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PHAs of advanced chemical systems and recommend controls to manage risks.
• Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards.
• Perform/oversee FAT and SAT and hazard analyses on complex process equipment.
• Implement and field validate safety critical instruments and interlocks during PSSRs.
• Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM.

Skills

Process safety

PHAs

P&IDs

Safety circuits

PSM program

Codes & standards

Education

Bachelor’s in Process Safety

Chemical engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SENIOR PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

The the company Bastrop Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking a highly driven engineer to establish process safety parameters across a variety of cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes. A successful engineer in this role will thrive in a high-paced collaborative environment, establishing themselves as a process safety SME with key stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of advanced chemical systems and recommend controls to manage risks as low as reasonably practicable
• Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards
• Perform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as well as risk assessments and hazard analyses on complex process equipment
• Implement and field validate safety critical instruments and interlocks during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
• Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in process safety or chemical engineering
• 5+ years’ experience with design and commissioning chemical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrumentation diagrams, etc.
• Experience with reviewing safety control circuits and calculating safety performance levels
• Experience with design and commissioning of process systems for hydrofluoric acid, strong acids and bases, pyrophoric and flammable gases
• Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Enthusiasm for the missions of enabling global internet connectivity and multi-planetary life

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This isnota remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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