Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist

About the role

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist will support and maintain compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) requirements within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environment. This role serves as a key subject matter expert (SME), partnering with EHS, Engineering, Operations, and Laboratory teams to ensure effective implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of PSM programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support OSHA PSM program elements, including but not limited to: Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOC), Operating Procedures, Mechanical Integrity, Incident Investigation, Process Safety Information (PSI), Compliance Audits
• Support PSM applicability assessments for pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory processes
• Partner with EHS, Laboratory SMEs, Engineering, and Operations to identify, evaluate, and mitigate process safety risks
• Ensure documentation and justification are maintained for PSM applicability and compliance decisions
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions
• Provide technical guidance and training on PSM principles and regulatory expectations
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support safe design, scale-up, and modifications of processes
• Promote a strong process safety culture across sites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline
• 6–10 years of hands-on experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience serving as an EHS or Process Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations (29 CFR 1910.119)
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining PSM programs in regulated manufacturing environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline
• 6–10 years of hands-on experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience serving as an EHS or Process Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations (29 CFR 1910.119)
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining PSM programs in regulated manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following industries: Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Chemical manufacturing, Paper, wood, and pulp, Related high-hazard process industries
• Experience applying PSM principles to laboratory or pilot-scale operations
• Strong facilitation skills for PHAs (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, etc.)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams

Benefits

High visibility role with cross-functional impact
Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Pay

$76,000 - $103,000

Schedule

General Shift: 8 AM – 5 PM (may vary based on business needs)