Process Safety Engineer - Clinton, IA

Process Safety Engineer – Clinton, IA

This exempt level position reports to the Safety Manager and focuses on ensuring safe and efficient operation of industrial processes by identifying, assessing, and mitigating hazards.

The Process Safety Engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, and design teams to integrate safety principles throughout the plant’s lifecycle—from design and commissioning to operation and decommissioning.

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) such as HAZOP, What‑If, FMEA, LOPA, and other risk assessment methodologies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report PSM performance and advise management on improvements.
• Identify potential hazards, evaluate consequences and likelihood of process failures.
• Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies.

• Develop, implement, and maintain PSM programs in compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA 29 CFR , API, ISO, CCPS).
• Ensure that safety policies, procedures, and standards are up to date and effectively communicated.

• Provide process safety input during design reviews and equipment modifications.
• Ensure safety considerations (relief, containment, instrumentation, interlocks) are integrated into designs.
• Review and approve process safety documentation (P&IDs, cause‑effect diagrams, safety instrumented systems).

• Participate in or lead investigations of process safety incidents.
• Identify root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Share lessons learned across the organization.

• Conduct internal audits and inspections for compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory agencies and company management.
• Track corrective actions from audits and incident investigations.

• Develop and deliver process safety training programs for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Provide PSM training to plant leadership and engineers.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

• Establish and track process safety performance indicators.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in process safety management.
• Benchmark best practices and implement improvements.

• Contribute to emergency response planning and drills.
• Ensure that safety systems and emergency procedures are effective and well maintained.

• Strong problem‑solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills with a results‑focused approach.
• Leadership, change management, and project/program management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work across diverse teams.
• Physical ability to work in plant areas, including walking long distances, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in hot and cold temperatures.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field.

• 3 years required, 5+ years preferred of PSM experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing, with strong engineering knowledge.
• Robust experience applying the 14 elements of PSM.

Pay range: $72,900 – $136,200. Employees will receive overtime pay for eligible non‑exempt hours.

• Physical wellness: medical, Rx, dental, vision, on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement.
• Financial wellness: flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with match, cash balance plan, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness:
  Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, Colleague Giving Programs.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, adoption assistance, paid maternity and parental leave, tuition assistance, company‑sponsored training and development.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.