Process Safety Engineer jobs in United States
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Buckman ยท 8 hours ago

Process Safety Engineer

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company committed to safeguarding the environment and promoting sustainable development. The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for leading process safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in process safety management systems.

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Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of PSM programs in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and other applicable regulations
Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPA), and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) to identify and mitigate risks
Develop and maintain process safety documentation, including Process Safety Information (PSI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines
Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, including consequence modeling, dispersion analysis, and fire/explosion risk evaluations
Lead or support incident investigations related to process safety events, root cause analyses (RCA), and the development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on incident learnings and industry best practices
Provide process safety training to engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel to enhance safety awareness and competency
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure process safety is integrated into design, modifications, and operational procedures
Support capital projects by reviewing process safety requirements during design and implementation phases
Conduct internal PSM audits to assess program effectiveness and compliance
Recommend and implement process safety improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency
Stay updated on emerging process safety trends, regulations, and technologies to ensure industry-leading safety practices

Qualification

Process Safety ManagementRisk AssessmentHAZOPLOPAProcess Modeling SoftwareRegulatory ComplianceChemical EngineeringIncident InvestigationTrainingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, or a related field required
Minimum of 0-5 years of experience in process safety engineering within the chemical, manufacturing, or related industry
Core knowledge of PSM, RMP, HAZOP, LOPA, and other process safety methodologies
Experience with risk assessment tools, process modeling software (e.g., PHAST, ALOHA, or similar), and regulatory compliance

Preferred

Master's degree is a plus

Company

Buckman

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Buckman is a privately held, ISO-certified, global specialty chemical company.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-03-03Acquired

Leadership Team

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David K. Rosenthal
Chief Financial Officer
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Eliana Kawakami
Global Chief Human Resources Officer
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