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Process Safety Engineer

Syensqo
West, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025 CLOSED ON 2/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Safety Engineer position at Syensqo?

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
We are looking for:
An HSE Engineer to support our chemical plant including facilitating PHA's, incident investigation, reviewing Management of Change (MOC) procedure management, operations support and project support.
We can count on you to:
  • Implement and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) elements (e.g., Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Mechanical Integrity, Incident Investigation in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and company policies.
  • Ensure site compliance with all relevant process safety regulations and standards.
  • Maintain compliance with Risk Management Program (RMP), PSM and Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (TCPA) process safety requirements.
  • Coordinate facility property insurance carrier (FM Global) visits and inspections.
  • Oversee agency and internal compliance inspections or audits of facility process safety and environmental programs.
  • Oversee the facility MOC program.
  • Lead and participate in PHA, HAZOP studies, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and other risk assessment activities.
  • Conduct required inspections, sampling, audits and reporting to maintain compliance with process safety regulations or requirements.
  • Support or lead investigations of process safety incidents, root cause analysis, and development of corrective actions.
  • Identify and implement process safety improvements to reduce risk and enhance operational safety.
  • Develop and deliver process safety training for site personnel. Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
  • Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and HSE teams to ensure process safety is integrated into all site activities.
  • Provide required support to maintain facility external certifications (e.g. RCMS, OSHA VPP, ISO 9001).
  • Participate on the facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and ECC.
  • Provide support to the Marshallton, DE and Newark, DE facilities as required.
  • Participate in the Syensqo North America Zone HSE network as required.
  • Perform auxiliary duties as assigned by the HSE Manager.

You can count on us for:
  • Exert influence on the entire facility with HSE and Process Safety programs.
  • We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
  • A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
  • Opportunities for growth and learning
  • Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:
  • BS in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or other applicable engineering degree (required)
  • Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in process safety engineering, preferably at a PSM-regulated site (chemical, petrochemical, or similar industry).
  • Demonstrated experience in a chemical, petrochemical or pharmaceutical facility
  • Professional certification (e.g. PE, CSP, CHMM)

Competencies:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Team Leadership
  • Achievement Driven
  • Impact & Influence

Additional information:
  • Site based position in West Deptford, NJ
  • Safety sensitive position.

You will get:
    • Competitive salary and benefits package
    • The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $95,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
    • 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
    • Training platform for all employees
    • Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
About Us
  • Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
  • At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
  • Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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Salary : $95,000 - $130,000

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