Process Safety Engineer
$105,000–$156,000 year
On-siteAlvin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Establish practices to ensure continuous improvement in compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations. Lead the development, implementation, review, and sustainability of site policies and technical guidelines associated with PSM and RMP elements, including Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, and Contractor Management. Coordinate execution, oversee, and support the timely completion of PSM-RMP Compliance Audits, regulatory reporting, and updates of EPA RMP 40 CFR 68 programs. Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) studies, ensuring they are resourced, initiated, and completed within mandated time frames. Provide oversight and gatekeeping for Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Start Up Safety (PSSR) requirements, while leading coordination of facility siting studies and technical evaluations. Train and mentor personnel in PSIM methodologies, share best practices across INEOS O&P USA facilities, and proactively identify gaps to drive continuous improvement in process safety and integrity management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or equivalent engineering degree
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Petrochemical Industry and/or Manufacturing with direct accountability for Process Safety Management delivery and/or support
- Understanding of Federal and State regulations relative to Process Safety (OSHA PSM 1910.119 and US-EPA RMP 40 CFR 68)
- Experience in facilitating PHA/LOPAs and Management of Change Risk Review sessions
- Strong technical knowledge and bias to search, reference engineering practices/codes (e.g. NFPA, API, EPA, ASME, ISA, PIP's, etc.) when addressing PSIM and Risk Management inquiries
- Ability to lead, coordinate, conduct, document, audits and propose recommendations to address gaps/findings from audits (e.g. PSIM, SHEQ and Operational Audits)
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication
- Strong leadership skills, including ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams, from position of no authority
- Ability to work efficiently in a multi-disciplined, cross-functional environment
- Ability to plan/organize tasks and consistently produce results with minimal supervision
- Proven performance in Project Management and leading in an environment of competing and changing priorities
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and understand the legal aspects of legislation and develop compliance programs to decrease facility process safety liabilities
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