Process Safety Engineer

Operational Excellence Engineer

As an Operational Excellence Engineer, you will drive process safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves leading incident investigations, supporting environmental and safety programs, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance.

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Environmental preferred)
• 3+ years of engineering experience in refining or chemical processing preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP)
• Understanding of OSHA safe work practices and industry safety standards
• Experience leading incident investigations using methodologies such as Cause Mapping or Learning Teams
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other safety regulations; familiarity with refining/petrochemical federal emissions standards (40 CFR 60 subparts) a plus
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database systems

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to process safety standards
• Lead major incident investigations and coordinate minor investigations, ensuring timely completion of action items
• Perform root cause analyses and develop preventive solutions
• Educate employees on investigation methodologies and best practices
• Identify, develop, and share best practices and lessons learned across the organization
• Analyze potential fire, release, explosion, and dispersion scenarios to prevent and mitigate risks
• Support the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems
• Provide engineering support for Management of Change (MOC) processes and conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPA)
• Track and report Operational Excellence KPIs in partnership with program owners
• Act as an environmental solutions partner, aligning daily operations with environmental performance goals
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives arising from incident investigations, compliance audits, and team recommendations