Process Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we'd like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a Process Safety Engineer to work full-time in our Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Charleston, SC; Knoxville, TN; or Memphis, TN office. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base across industries including chemical manufacturing, aerospace, pulp and paper, automotive, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing.

As a Process Safety Engineer, you will partner directly with clients to improve process safety performance, support regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of projects involving OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Programs (RMP), process hazard analyses, and industrial safety programs. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:

• Support the development, implementation, and auditing of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), including HAZOP studies and other risk assessment methodologies.
• Assist with PSM compliance audits and evaluations of OSHA PSM program elements.
• Develop and maintain process safety information documentation.
• Support the development and implementation of mechanical integrity programs.
• Prepare standard operating procedures and process safety documentation.
• Deliver and support PSM-related training initiatives.
• Assist clients with Management of Change (MOC) programs and procedures.
• Support EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) audits and compliance efforts.
• Participate in combustible dust hazard assessments and other industrial safety evaluations.
• Provide technical support to client operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to client leadership.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 1-3 years of experience in process safety, industrial safety, chemical manufacturing, engineering consulting, or related fields.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience supporting PSM programs, PHAs, HAZOPs, RMPs, or related process safety initiatives is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight, up to approximately 75% as project demands require.

Preferred Skills :

• EIT certification

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage
  EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
  EnSafe's mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do."
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
  At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work
  Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients.  We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities.  We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards.  We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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