Senior Process Safety Engineer

Major Responsibilities

• Working alongside the HSEQ Manager revise, develop and maintain Process Safety and Risk Management guidelines, procedures and standards to reflect current regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Develop and deliver training as necessary.
• Perform, facilitate and document process safety reviews (PHAs, HAZOPs, MOCs, and PSSRs) for revalidations and capital projects at Covestro's Newark Compounding Facility, ensuring all findings are tracked to closure.
• Support project management and site leadership by identifying regulatory impacts and contributing technical input on process safety issues; assist in identifying when MOCs are required for changes to process, equipment or procedures.
• Support efforts to ensure all PSM and Emergency Response System (ERS) programs meet local and global directed completion schedules; assist in identifying and escalating risks to schedule as needed.
• Lead and participate in incident and near-miss investigations using structured Root Cause Analysis methodologies; develop and communicate corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support Newark Compounding's participation in regional and global Covestro workgroups, contributing to the development of enterprise-wide standards and consistency throughout the organization.
• Support department goals aligned with Process Safety and Corporate HSEQ objectives, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Help ensure key process safety related aspects such as dust explosion and pressure safety risks are identified and properly addressed throughout operations and capital project planning.

What You Offer

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BS) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent engineering degree with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in process safety within the chemical or petroleum industries, or Master's degree (MS) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent engineering degree with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in process safety within the chemical or petroleum industries.
• Knowledge And Skills: Foundational knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA RMP, and applicable local, state and insurance regulations governing chemical facility operations. Ability to read, comprehend and apply P&IDs, material balances, equipment and layout drawings, and specifications for chemical processes. Experience performing, facilitating and documenting process hazard analyses using structured methodologies including HAZOP, What-If and Checklist approaches. Basic understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies; familiarity with Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) concepts. Awareness of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and functional safety standards (IEC 61511/ISA 84). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply technical principles and engineering judgment to complex process safety challenges.