Process Safety Engineer

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Location: Deer Park, TX

Travel: Occasional (Bayport support as needed)

Job Type: Full‑time;
On‑site

As a Process Safety Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations at the Lubrizol Deer Park facility. You’ll be accountable for the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the site’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs while providing expert engineering leadership across the plant. In this role, you will:

• Provide day‑to‑day process safety support for assigned operating units.
• Facilitate PHA revalidations, Capital Project PHAs, and LOPA studies, including preparation for and completion of PHA management reviews and final reports.
• Participate in and lead incident investigations as needed; support classification of process safety incidents.
• Review and support Management of Change (MOC) requests, including determining when PHAs are required; participate in PSSRs.
• Manage PSM action item tracking, including database entry, follow‑up, and facilitation of timely closure.
• Provide guidance on ALARP determinations and Independent Protection Layer (IPL) identification.
• Support site PSM KPIs, update Reactivity Matrices, and contribute to PSM Manual updates and revisions.
• Support compliance with the ASV program, including gap assessments and development of compliance plans.
• Manage and drive execution of strategic site PSM initiatives, serving as the primary PSM point of contact.
• Provide regulatory compliance guidance for PSM/RMP programs and advise managers, supervisors, engineers, and contractor safety representatives.
• Participate in site and corporate process safety initiatives, supporting standardization of Lubrizol PSM/RMP work processes.
• Perform gap analyses to align site practices with corporate standards and industry best practices.
• Support and lead PSM audits at the site and regional level as required.
• Develop and deliver Process Safety training programs for site personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment with direct PSM responsibility.
• Hands‑on experience in hazard identification and risk analysis, including PHAs and LOPA.
• Experience supporting or leading PSM/RMP regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience with facility siting studies and relief sizing.
• Prior PHA / LOPA facilitation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of industry codes, standards, and RAGAGEP, including ASME, API, NFPA, ANSI, IEC, and similar.
• Experience with process safety software tools such as PHA‑Pro, PHA‑Works, PHAST, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent, influencing decisions and driving continuous improvement across organizations.

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering work environment where you can deliver meaningful impact. In this role, your environment may include:

• Working on‑site in a chemical manufacturing facility, with appropriate PPE provided.
• Frequent interaction with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Leadership teams.
• Use of engineering tools, databases, and digital systems to support PSM programs.
• Participation in audits, training sessions, and site initiatives.
• Adherence to rigorous safety, regulatory, and ergonomic standards.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
  
  Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and community engagement