Engineer-Process Safety, Lead

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Purpose:

The Lead Process Safety Engineer is 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. This role provides technical leadership in hazard identification, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and safety management systems. The Lead Engineer collaborates closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and regulatory bodies to promote a strong safety culture and minimize process risks.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

* 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.

* Participate in risk management and decision-making processes related to plant and pipeline safety.

* Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

* 15 years of engineering experience. Experience in process safety engineering within power generation facilities (coal, gas, combined cycle, renewable) or oil & gas industry.

* Understanding of power plant processes including steam generation, combustion, emissions control, and electrical generation.

* Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to power plants.

* Ability to work in both office and plant environments, including site visits and shift work if required.

* Strong knowledge of process safety management systems, hazard analysis techniques, and regulatory requirements.

* Proven leadership experience managing process safety programs and teams.

* Familiarity with industry standards such as OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API RP 754, NFPA 85/86, and pipeline safety regulations.

* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence safety culture.

* Experience with risk assessment tools and software.

* Experience with power plant performance monitoring and optimization tools.

* Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.

* Familiarity with environmental control systems (e.g., SCR, FGD).

* Project management and vendor coordination experience.

* Familiarity with OSHA  Process Safety Management ANSI/ISA-61511 Other similar industry standards

* Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Calculations

* Strong proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

* Knowledge of industry's regulatory compliance issues and standards.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

* Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

* Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

* Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

* Ability to travel. accredited program.

* Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong focus on safe work practices.

* Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks.

* Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

* Must be able to work with a team.

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