EHS Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate process hazards through effective risk management strategies and safety programs.
• Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for existing and new processes, ensuring timely resolution of findings and recommendations.
• Evaluate new and modified processes, equipment, and facility changes to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight of the site's Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure operational and safety risks are properly assessed and controlled.
• Manage the site PHA schedule and drive implementation of corrective actions and recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve High Hazard and Process Safety Management (HH/PSM) programs.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including both leading and lagging metrics, to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Maintain technical expertise in HH/PSM requirements and proactively assess the impact of evolving regulations on site operations.
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents, process upsets, and near misses across both facilities.
• Oversee and conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) for new and modified processes, equipment, and capital projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve process safety performance and prevent future incidents.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Operations teams to develop and evaluate maintenance strategies for high-hazard operations and specialized equipment.
• Collaborate with site teams to implement EHS and PSM-related procedures, programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a site representative during interactions with regulatory agencies, permitting authorities, and insurance providers.
• Participate as an active member of the broader HH/PSM network, sharing best practices and driving standardization across the organization.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs to strengthen site knowledge and compliance with HH/PSM requirements.
• Mentor site personnel and provide guidance to leadership teams on process safety and risk management matters.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Process Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3 years leading EHS processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with fourteen elements of Process Safety Management (PSM) and the EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule.
• Minimal travel to other company sites, as well as professional conferences may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years in a PSM or RMP regulated environment.
• Experience in Fire Loss and Prevention activities including involvement with insurance carrier.