Process Safety Engineer

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Location: Deer Park, TX
Travel: Occasional (Bayport support as needed)
Job Type: Full‑time; On‑site

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Process Safety Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations at the Lubrizol Deer Park facility. You’ll be accountable for the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the site’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs while providing expert engineering leadership across the plant. In this role, you will:

• Provide day‑to‑day process safety support for assigned operating units.
• Facilitate PHA revalidations, Capital Project PHAs, and LOPA studies, including preparation for and completion of PHA management reviews and final reports.
• Participate in and lead incident investigations as needed; support classification of process safety incidents.
• Review and support Management of Change (MOC) requests, including determining when PHAs are required; participate in PSSRs.
• Manage PSM action item tracking, including database entry, follow‑up, and facilitation of timely closure.
• Provide guidance on ALARP determinations and Independent Protection Layer (IPL) identification.
• Support site PSM KPIs, update Reactivity Matrices, and contribute to PSM Manual updates and revisions.
• Support compliance with the ASV program, including gap assessments and development of compliance plans.
• Manage and drive execution of strategic site PSM initiatives, serving as the primary PSM point of contact.
• Provide regulatory compliance guidance for PSM/RMP programs and advise managers, supervisors, engineers, and contractor safety representatives.
• Participate in site and corporate process safety initiatives, supporting standardization of Lubrizol PSM/RMP work processes.
• Perform gap analyses to align site practices with corporate standards and industry best practices.
• Support and lead PSM audits at the site and regional level as required.
• Develop and deliver Process Safety training programs for site personnel.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment with direct PSM responsibility.
• Hands‑on experience in hazard identification and risk analysis, including PHAs and LOPA.
• Experience supporting or leading PSM/RMP regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience with facility siting studies and relief sizing.
• Prior PHA / LOPA facilitation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of industry codes, standards, and RAGAGEP, including ASME, API, NFPA, ANSI, IEC, and similar.Experience with process safety software tools such as PHA‑Pro, PHA‑Works,
• PHAST, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent, influencing decisions and driving continuous improvement across organizations.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering work environment where you can deliver meaningful impact. In this role, your environment may include:

• Working on‑site in a chemical manufacturing facility, with appropriate PPE provided.
• Frequent interaction with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Leadership teams.
• Use of engineering tools, databases, and digital systems to support PSM programs.
• Participation in audits, training sessions, and site initiatives.
• Adherence to rigorous safety, regulatory, and ergonomic standards.

We continuously invest in our people, facilities, and technologies to support your success and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure a fully inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and community engagement
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

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For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

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