Safety Engineer

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare‑earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high‑technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site’s PSM program in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR  and EPA RMP requirements.
• Develop, implement, oversee and maintain all PSM program elements, including but not limited to:
• Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and revalidations
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Operating procedures and safe work practices
• Mechanical Integrity (MI) and equipment reliability programs
• Incident and near miss investigation and root cause analysis
• Contractor safety and training
• Emergency planning and response
• Facilitate cross‑functional HAZOPs, LOPA studies, and risk assessments; ensure findings are tracked and resolved.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for process risk, technical safety standards, and hazard controls.
• Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and EHS to evaluate process changes, equipment upgrades, tool changes, and capital projects for safety and regulatory impact.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams regarding process safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the site authority for Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) determinations per applicable fire codes (IFC/NFPA), internal standards, and any other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of hazardous materials by control area, ensuring compliance with MAQs and separation requirements.
• Develop systems for monitoring chemical usage, storage, and movement to proactively prevent MAQ exceedances.
• Review facility modifications, equipment changes, and chemical substitutions for MAQ impact as part of the MOC process.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Facilities teams to ensure storage rooms, control areas, and fire protection systems meet MAQ‑related design criteria.
• Coordinate with local fire authorities or regulatory agencies when MAQ reporting, permitting, or inspections are required.
• Identify and lead projects required to bring MAQ‑related deficiencies back into compliance (e.g., fire‑rated separation, secondary containment, inventory redistribution).
• Analyze process safety metrics, develop leading and lagging indicators, and provide regular reports to leadership.
• Lead and support process safety audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews; develop improvement plans based on findings.
• Develop and deliver process safety and MAQ training programs for employees and contractors.
• Champion a strong process safety culture through communication, coaching, and visible engagement in the field.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial, or related field preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in process safety management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA, API, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience conducting PHAs (HAZOP, What‑If, FMEA) and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of MAQ requirements and management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.

• PHA/LOPA leadership certification.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering or mechanical integrity systems.
• Familiarity with software used for PHA, incident investigations, and MOC workflows.