Process Safety Engineer

Process Safety Engineer

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Full-time Onsite M-F

Role Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist to join their team. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing PSM and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs and systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies that drive continuous improvement in PSM and RMP systems, programs, and training.

Serve as a central resource to ensure consistency in PSM and RMP practices across facilities and business units.

Provide technical guidance on critical PSM activities and ensure regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Lead or participate in operational risk assessments such as Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Studies, and other risk assessments.

Apply technical expertise in the development and improvement of process safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Conduct audits and evaluations to assess the effectiveness of PSM and RMP programs.

Lead or participate in incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.

Maintain accurate and thorough PSM and RMP documentation and ensure proper archiving for future reference.

Monitor regulatory changes; communicate updates and ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, ANSI, ASTM standards, and RAGAGEP.

Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators to leadership.

Benchmark safety systems, culture, and performance against industry standards and recommend improvement initiatives.

Promote and support the company’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) principles and values; participate in safety committees, teams, and initiatives as needed.

Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field required.

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a PSM-covered industry-petrochemical/refinery

Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations.

Proven ability to develop, write, and implement Process Safety programs.

Experience leading or participating in operational risk assessments (PHAs, LOPA, SIL Studies, etc.).

Formal training in risk assessment leadership (PHA, LOPA, SIL, Human Factors, MOC, PSSR).

Formal training in TapRoot root cause analysis.

Experience working with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI and ASTM standards, and RAGAGEP.

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities; able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and diplomatic communication skills; customer-service oriented.

Self-starter with strong decision-making and learning agility.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to utilize database systems and job-related applications.

Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking); capable of communicating effectively at all organizational levels.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.