Process Safety Engineer

About Us: We are a leading producer of food and industrial products derived from plant-based, renewable sources. Our Decatur site is a key facility specializing in the production of corn syrups, crystalline dextrose, food fibers, industrial starches, and corn gluten feed. We are committed to sustainability and innovation, providing environmentally friendly solutions.

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our team at the Decatur, IL site. This role will be responsible for leading and supporting the site's Process Safety Management (PSM) strategies, ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM and RMP regulations, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement PSM standards and best practices.
• Compile and manage process safety information (PSI) to support PSM, management of change (MOC), training, risk assessments, and emergency response activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate process hazard analyses (PHAs) to identify, evaluate, and control potential process hazards.
• Ensure completion of Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) for all MOCs.
• Provide technical input into process design and hazard studies.
• Lead incident investigations related to PSM/RMP-covered processes and ensure root causes are identified and addressed.
• Participate in PSM/RMP compliance audits and oversee the development of corrective/preventive actions.
• Track site KPIs to drive continual improvement of process safety and risk mitigation.
• Identify process safety training needs and provide training through in-house resources or external consultancy.
• Provide day-to-day advice and guidance on process safety issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process safety engineering, preferably in the food or chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM and RMP regulations.
• Experience with PHAs, MOCs, PSSRs, and incident investigations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.