Process Safety Management; PSM Engineer

Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer

Join PPG as a Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer at the Oak Creek Industrial Coatings plant, driving world‑class process safety initiatives that protect people, optimize operations, and shape the future of sustainable manufacturing.

• Continually improve site process safety management systems.
• Lead monthly PSM Leadership Team meetings.
• Track process safety leading indicators and conduct strategic analysis to develop action plans to reduce risk.
• Ensure effective communication of management of changes, process hazard analysis, safe operating limits, and other process safety elements.
• Develop employee training to improve process safety capabilities.
• Complete internal and external assessment of program execution.
• Network with corporate and other business unit process safety managers to foster adoption of best practices.
• Provide leadership, counsel, and technical assistance on process safety issues and incidents.
• Facilitate investigation of high‑potential process safety events and significant process failures.
• Assist with integration of new projects or facility expansion projects from a process safety perspective.
• Work with facility personnel on developing the process hazard analysis schedule and providing resources.
• Advise plant management on process safety risk and mitigation.
• Facilitate action plan development and implementation of property loss prevention improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Process Safety Management within a manufacturing or chemical plant environment.
• Understanding of OSHA PSM regulations.
• Knowledge of process hazard analysis and risk assessment methodologies.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, paid holidays, and an annual bonus plan.

Oak Creek, WI (Metropolitan: Milwaukee, WI)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing (Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing)

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