Process Safety Engineer

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer for our chemical client located in East Houston. The role is in office on a 9/80 schedule with up to 10% domestic travel.

· Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of experience required

·5+ years of experience with HSE, OSHA/EPA compliance and PSM programs in the oil and gas, refining, or chemical industries required

· Base salary of $120k - $145k DOE plus bonus opportunity and excellent benefits

The Process Safety Engineer will assist and ensure compliance with plant PSM programs in order to achieve the production, quality, cost, safety, and environmental goals of the company.

Role Responsibilities:

• Help develop, improve, and implement site PSM programs
• Manage, coordinate, and implement all 14 elements of the OSHA Process Safety Management standard.
• Participate in PHA/LOPA activities for existing and new processes.
• Provide Process Safety Review and participate in Root Cause Investigations
• Participate on teams responsible for implementing new products and processes.
• Provide technical assistance to site management and staff in the field of process safety management.
• Assist compliance with process design standards and practices for the site – maintain existing practices and implement improvements to stay current with industry best-practices.
• Execute Process Safety Engineering Related projects.
• Interact with Operations personnel to define and solve process safety/design issues.
• Coordinate activities, as required with internal groups including Maintenance, Operations, Construction, Purchasing, Logistics, etc.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuous growth in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Chemical Engineering and 7+ years of related experience
• 5+ years of experience with HSE, OSHA/EPA compliance and PSM programs in the oil and gas, refining, or chemical industries required
• Knowledge of State/Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements.

• Knowledge in PHA and LOPA analysis. Experience with PHAPRO preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead a project or technical team as necessary
• Demonstrated capability to analyze problems and provide accurate solutions.
• Demonstrated skills in time management and managing multiple priorities.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to constructively resolve conflicts.
• Strong interpersonal skills, essential in dealing with people at all levels and in a variety of functions including technical staff, business team leaders, union personnel and being able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.