Process Safety Engineer

Process Safety Engineer

Are you passionate about creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable manufacturing operations? Join our team as a Process Safety Engineer and play a critical role in protecting our people, processes, and facilities while driving operational excellence.

In this highly visible position, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) systems. You'll partner across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to strengthen safety culture, reduce process risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the reliable operation of critical manufacturing processes.

Ability to influence stakeholders and drive safety improvements across multiple functions.

Experience with
ammonia refrigeration systems or ammonia-based processes is strongly preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for a safety-focused professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing change, and making a direct impact on facility performance and employee well-being.

• Develop, implement, and maintain PSM programs in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR
• Lead or support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) using methodologies such as HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, or Checklist reviews
• Ensure timely closure and documentation of PHA recommendations
• Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI) including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, chemical hazard data, and equipment documentation
• Support and manage Management of Change (MOC) processes for process, equipment, and procedural changes
• Lead or support incident investigations involving process safety events and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Support development and validation of operating procedures and safe work practices
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified processes
• Develop and support process safety training programs
• Track and report process safety metrics and performance indicators
• Ensure compliance with EPA Risk Management Program requirements (40 CFR Part 68)
• Maintain RMP documentation and submissions
• Develop and update off-site consequence analyses and prevention programs
• Coordinate emergency response planning and community interface requirements
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections

• Provide technical support for ammonia refrigeration or ammonia-based process systems
• Support safe operation, maintenance, and modification of ammonia systems
• Identify and mitigate ammonia release risks and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., IIAR guidance)
• Support engineering and operations teams in risk reduction projects
• Participate in facility siting, LOPA, and risk assessments
• Recommend engineering and administrative controls to reduce process hazards
• Support capital and improvement projects involving regulated processes

• Lead or participate in internal PSM/RMP audits and compliance reviews
• Track corrective actions to completion
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to process safety and operational reliability
• Other Duties as Assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required
• 3-8 years of experience in process safety, chemical manufacturing, refining, food processing, or similar regulated environments
• Ability to travel to support multiple HMF facilities
• Direct experience supporting OSHA PSM programs required
• Experience supporting EPA RMP programs preferred
• Ammonia refrigeration or ammonia process experience strongly preferred
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