Engineer-Process Safety, Lead

Description

• 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.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate safety requirements into design, construction, and operational phases.
• Participate in risk management and decision-making processes related to plant and pipeline safety.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards such as OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API, NFPA, ANSI, and relevant local/state codes.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to promote process safety culture across the organization.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to safety engineers and cross-functional teams on process safety best practices.

Requirements

• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Travel from 40% of time to engineering offices, field sites and company offices with occasional overnight stays.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API RP 754, NFPA 85/86, and pipeline safety regulations.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to power plants.
• Proven leadership experience managing process safety programs and teams.
• 15 years of engineering experience. Experience in process safety engineering within power generation facilities (coal, gas, combined cycle, renewable) or oil & gas industry.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence safety culture.
• The individual must possess the ability to associate and communicate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Ability to work in both office and plant environments, including site visits and shift work if required.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance issues and standards.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Understanding of power plant processes including steam generation, combustion, emissions control, and electrical generation.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
• Must be able to work with a team.
• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Master of Science Engineering a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management ANSI/ISA-61511 Other similar industry standards
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management systems, hazard analysis techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with power plant performance monitoring and optimization tools.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel. accredited program.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Essentially indoors but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Familiarity with environmental control systems (e.g., SCR, FGD).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Experience with risk assessment tools and software.
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Project management and vendor coordination experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
• Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks.
• Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Infertility Coverage
• Industry competitive pay
• Parental Leave
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• The annual salary range for this position will be $185,000-$241,100/yr.
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Identity theft protection
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance