What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Safety Engineer position at Teal Energi?
Process Safety Advisor
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Summary: Champion and leader of process safety excellence across our operations, embedding a strong safety culture through targeted training, field engagement, structured risk analysis, and leadership coaching. A dynamic communicator with deep process safety technical knowledge.
Job Duties
Training & Development
- Design and deliver training materials for both in-person sessions and computer-based training (CBT) platforms
- Facilitate process safety training for Operations personnel across all shifts, including field and control room teams
- Conduct tailored training for Maintenance teams, focusing on hazard scenarios and safeguard awareness
- Provide ongoing training and communication support for Engineering and Project teams
- Support and train Critical Safeguard (CSG) owners to ensure clarity on roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
- Develop and deliver leadership-focused training modules to enhance process safety ownership at all levels
- Facilitate leadership workshops and one-on-one coaching to build confidence in leading safety conversations and initiatives
Risk Management & Technical Safety
- Perform risk screening for new and modified processes, projects, and operational changes
- Lead or support structured risk assessments (e.g., Scenario Based, What-If, Checklist, LOPA, Bowtie) to identify hazards and evaluate safeguards
- Actively participate in HAZOP studies, providing technical insight and ensuring alignment with process safety standards
- Collaborate with Engineering and Projects to ensure risk mitigation strategies are integrated into design and execution
Field Engagement & Communication
- Develop and deploy field-facing materials (e.g., posters, bowtie visualizations, digital signage, branded safety collateral) to reinforce hazard scenario awareness
- Ensure visibility and alignment of process safety messaging with existing PSMS and field initiatives
- Lead field walks and coaching sessions with site leadership to promote active safety engagement and hazard recognition
Job Requirements
- Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Process Safety Engineering (or equivalent)
- 5 years of relevant industry experience in process safety field
- Knowledgeable in Petrochem industry & Regulatory requirements
- Preferred competency in consequence modelling tools (e.g. Phast)
About Teal Energi:
TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.
TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.