Engineer-Process Safety, Lead

Position Overview

Lead Process Safety Engineer – responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety programs to ensure safe and compliant operations within power plants and natural gas pipeline facilities. Provides technical leadership in hazard identification, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and safety management systems, and collaborates closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and regulatory bodies to promote a strong safety culture and minimize process risks.

• Lead the development and management of process safety programs, including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Management of Change (MOC), and Incident Investigation.
• Oversee risk assessments and hazard evaluations for power plant and natural gas pipeline projects to identify and mitigate potential safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards such as OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API, NFPA, ANSI, and relevant local/state codes.
• Develop, review, and update process safety documentation, including safety cases, operating procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Lead and facilitate safety audits, inspections, and regulatory agency interactions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to safety engineers and cross‑functional teams on process safety best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate safety requirements into design, construction, and operational phases.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process safety performance and reduce incident rates.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to promote process safety culture across the organization.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of engineering experience with a focus on process safety in power generation or oil & gas industries.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API RP 754, NFPA 85/86, pipeline safety regulations).
• Proven leadership experience managing process safety programs and diverse teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence safety culture.
• Experience with risk assessment tools, software, and power plant performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Other relevant safety or engineering certifications are an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, and team building.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong focus on safe work practices and ability to influence others.
• Ability to travel, work on shift, and respond to site needs.
• Organizational and prioritization skills to meet strict deadlines.

• Regular sitting, standing, walking, and manual handling (up to 50 lbs).
• Climbing ladders and working on elevated platforms.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, and holding tools or equipment.

• Full‑time position that may require indoor and outdoor work.
• Travel up to 40% of time to onsite locations and engineering offices.
• Occasional overnight stays and non‑regular working hours.
• Clearance for drug screening and background check required.
• Supervisory responsibility to lead safety teams.

Annual salary range: $185,000 – $241,100.

• Industry competitive pay and discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance package with flexible spending and HSA options.
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary contributions.
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and critical illness coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee discounts, vehicle and travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status.