What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist position at KBA STAFFING?
Title :Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist
Location : Fall River MA
Terms : Fulltime Direct Hire
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support OSHA PSM program elements, including but not limited to: Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOC), Operating Procedures, Mechanical Integrity, Incident Investigation, Process Safety Information (PSI), Compliance Audits, Support PSM applicability assessments for pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory processes.
- Partner with EHS, Laboratory SMEs, Engineering, and Operations to identify, evaluate, and mitigate process safety risks.
- Ensure documentation and justification are maintained for PSM applicability and compliance decisions.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.Provide technical guidance and training on PSM principles and regulatory expectations.
- Participate in cross‑functional teams to support safe design, scale‑up, and modifications of processes.Promote a strong process safety culture across sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline.
- 6–10 years of hands‑on experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience serving as an EHS or Process Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations (29 CFR 1910.119).Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining PSM programs in regulated manufacturing environments.
Pay: $76,791.30 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- *Chemical or Industrial Engineer with 6–10 years in process safety
*Someone who has worked in pharma, oil & gas, or chemical plants
*Knows OSHA's PSM regulation (29 CFR 1910.119) well
*Comfortable leading meetings and influencing people across departments
*Can handle physical work — standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, wearing PPE
Work Location: In person
Salary : $76,791 - $100,000