Amp Americas · 1 month ago
Project Engineer - Total Process Safety (TPS)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAmp Americas is a company that builds and operates RNG production facilities. The Project Engineer – Total Process Safety (TPS) will focus on implementing the TPS framework and lead engineering projects while ensuring process safety principles are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.
BiofuelBiomass EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergyWaste Management
Responsibilities
Lead the rollout of the TPS technical assessments within operations and engineering teams
Work with the external engineering partners to complete sites inspections of Safety Critical Devices, electrical systems and gas pressure systems
Develop and maintain Safety Critical Element (SCE) and Safety Critical Device (SCD) registers derived from HAZOP/PHA studies
Support and facilitate HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessment workshops for existing and new systems
Implement procedures for functional testing, alarm and trip verification, and bypass/override management
Work with operations and maintenance teams to embed safe operating practices, ensuring clear accountability for process safety controls
Establish process safety performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators)
Support training and awareness activities related to process safety systems and TPS principles
Plan, execute, and deliver capital and improvement projects related to biogas production, upgrading, and utilities systems
Prepare engineering design packages, including scopes of work, P&IDs, datasheets, and cost estimates
Coordinate FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
Ensure process safety integration in all project stages—from concept to startup
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations) to achieve safe and efficient project outcomes
Manage contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers to meet project objectives on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with standards
Support project documentation, design reviews, management of change (MOC), and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
3–7 years of relevant experience in engineering, operations, or process safety in industrial or energy sectors (biogas, oil & gas, or chemical processing preferred)
Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) and functional safety
Experience participating in or leading HAZOPs and risk assessments
Solid knowledge of plant instrumentation, control systems, and process operations
Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams
Demonstrated commitment to safety-first culture
Preferred
Experience in biogas, renewable energy, or anaerobic digestion operations
Knowledge of environmental and regulatory frameworks (EPA, OSHA, COMAH, ATEX, etc.)
Project management experience or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Paid time off and paid company holidays
Company
Amp Americas
AMP Americas makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste.
51-200 employees
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Martin Gilkes
Chief Operating Officer
Mitch Poindexter
Chief Operating Officer
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