Process Safety Manager

Process Safety Manager | Petrochemical Manufacturing | Houston, TX We're partnering with a well-established, privately-held petrochemical manufacturer on the Gulf Coast to find a Process Safety Manager to build out a corporate-level process safety function from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity: rather than stepping into a mature program that just needs maintaining, you'll be laying the foundation - building systems, standards, and culture for an organization with strong executive backing and real budget behind the function. What you'll own: Enterprise-wide governance of the 14 elements of Process Safety Management (PSI, PHA, MOC, Mechanical Integrity, Incident Investigation, Contractor Management, and more) Corporate ownership of Risk Management Program (RMP) submittals, certifications, and offsite consequence analyses Leadership of PHA/HAZOP standards, revalidation cycles, and Safer Technology & Alternatives Analyses Governance of Management of Change (MOC) and Mechanical Integrity standards across multiple sites Incident investigation protocols, root cause analysis, and transparent communication of findings Emergency response planning in coordination with site teams and mutual aid networks KPI reporting and audit readiness for internal, third-party, and regulatory reviews Management and development of a small team of process safety engineers What you bring: Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline (process engineering background preferred); advanced degree a plus 10+ years of process safety leadership within petrochemical or chemical manufacturing, with multi-site oversight Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM (1910.119) and EPA RMP (40 CFR Part 68) Background in downstream refining/petrochemical manufacturing — candidates from upstream oil & gas or LNG environments are unlikely to be a fit given the different risk profile Strong interpersonal and leadership skills — this role operates through a matrix organization, so influence and presence matter as much as technical depth Demonstrated ability to drive projects from concept to completion Nice to have: PE license or CCPS certification (CPSA/CPSE) Experience with STAA, LOPA, SIL/functional safety, or asset integrity programs Experience operating under a regulatory consent decree, enforcement order, or comparable heightened-scrutiny compliance environment This role reports into a Director of EHS and offers a clear path for growth within the broader EHS organization, including succession potential and mobility across other safety/environmental disciplines. All applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States without company sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brunel