Process Safety Engineer

Process Safety Engineer

Charleston, WV

Full-time, on-site role

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Overview:

A chemical manufacturer in West Virginia is hiring a Process Safety Engineer to own its Process Safety Management (PSM) program and help improve how the plant runs. You will be the technical lead on OSHA 1910.119 compliance, hazard analyses, Management of Change, and incident investigations, working day to day with operations, maintenance, and engineering.

This is a hands-on role at a large-scale continuous process plant. Your decisions will shape both the site's safety culture and its performance.

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What You Will Do

• Lead and maintain the PSM program in line with OSHA 1910.119 and other federal and state requirements
• Facilitate and document Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPAs), and other risk assessments
• Run Management of Change (MOC) and the Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) program
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Manage PSM compliance audits and the audit cycle
• Keep process safety information current, including P&IDs, equipment specs, and operating procedures
• Work with operations and maintenance to troubleshoot process issues, cut downtime, and improve efficiency
• Analyze process data to spot trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities
• Track PSM training for employees and contractors with the Training Coordinator
• Lead HSE special projects, including ACC membership and a VPP application
• Act as the technical resource during regulatory inspections and audits

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years in chemical, petrochemical, or refining operations, with experience in a PSM-focused engineering role
• OSHA 1910.119 PSM training
• Working knowledge of process control systems, relief system design, and chemical thermodynamics
• Proficiency with process simulation tools such as Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus
• Familiarity with API, CCPS, or AIChE process safety standards

Preferred

• PHA leader certification (HAZOP and LOPA facilitation)
• Root cause analysis training (TapRooT or equivalent)
• Certified Safety Professional (BCSP, AIChE, or CCPS)
• HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)
• RC14001 and RCMS auditor certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Process Safety: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000