Senior Process Safety Engineer
Title: Senior Process Safety Engineer
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 + Bonus
Company Summary
I'm partnered with a global specialty chemicals manufacturer that has been operating for more than 75 years and serves customers across the water treatment, pulp & paper, and industrial chemicals markets. The organization maintains a strong reputation for technical expertise, product innovation, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.
This opportunity is based at a key manufacturing facility in Memphis, where you'll have the chance to lead site-wide process safety initiatives, influence operational strategy, and partner closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams. The company offers the resources and stability of a global organization while maintaining a collaborative culture where employees can make a visible impact.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading and continuously improving the site's Process Safety Management (PSM) program
* Facilitating PHAs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and other process hazard analyses to identify and reduce risk
* Serving as the site's subject matter expert for process safety and regulatory compliance
* Supporting Management of Change (MOC) activities, plant modifications, and capital projects
* Conducting risk assessments and driving implementation of inherently safer designs
* Leading root cause investigations for process safety incidents and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
* Developing and tracking process safety metrics to drive continuous improvement
* Coaching and training site personnel to strengthen process safety ownership and culture
What they're looking for:
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field
* 7-10+ years of process safety experience within chemical manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessment methodologies
* Experience supporting batch processing, specialty chemicals, or reactive chemical operations preferred
* Familiarity with process safety risk modeling tools such as PHAST, ALOHA, or similar software
* Professional certifications such as CCPSC or PE are highly desirable
Why this role stands out:
* Opportunity to serve as the lead process safety expert for a major chemical manufacturing facility
* High visibility role with direct exposure to site leadership and key business initiatives
* Strong mix of strategic program leadership and hands-on plant support
* Stable, growing organization with a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and sustainability
* Ability to influence site-wide risk reduction efforts and shape the long-term process safety strategy
* Clear potential for future growth into broader engineering, EHS, operational excellence, or corporate process safety leadership positions
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