Process Safety Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain PSM and RMP programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards
• Facilitate PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA studies, including revalidations and action closure
• Provide Process Safety Engineering support for projects, process design, and risk reduction initiatives
• Track and drive completion of process safety metrics and corrective actions
• Lead root cause investigations and ensure effective, sustainable solutions
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate process risks
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide advice and recommendations on the applicability and interpretation of both internal and external safety guidelines and standards
• Manage core PSM elements such as MOC, Mechanical Integrity, and Incident Investigation
• Manage PSM action item tracking, including database entry, follow-up, and facilitation of timely closure
• Promote and strengthen a proactive process safety culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field (chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering)
• Minimum 5 years of petrochemical/refining experience in one or more of the following areas: Safety, Operations, and / or Engineering Design
• Experience in applying hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk assessment techniques (e.g., HAZID, PHAs)
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and recommended practices for process design and safety (e.g., ASME, API, NFPA, ANSI), including Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP)
• Utilization of consequence modelling tools (e.g. PHAST)
• Controls and Protective System Design concepts and impact in risk assessments
• Design and review of fire protection systems and expertise for firefighting strategies/tactics
• BLAST and Toxic Facility sitting
• Design, commissioning, start-up of a petrochemical facility