Process Safety Engineer

Position: Safety Engineer

Description:

LOCAL CANDIDATES TO ASCENSION PARISH, GREATER BATON ROUGE AND SURROUNDING AREA

Process Safety Engineer

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH — the employer will be disclosed to qualified candidates at the screening stage

REQUIRED — MUST HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED

This is a hands-on, technical Process Safety Management role. Please review the required qualifications before applying:

• Hands-on Process Safety Management (PSM) experience — REQUIRED
• Direct experience executing PSM program elements: PHA/HAZOP facilitation, LOPA, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), mechanical integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Fire Protection, or a related field — REQUIRED
• Experience with OSHA 1910.119 covered processes in chemical, energy, oil & gas, steel, or heavy manufacturing — REQUIRED
• 6+ years of safety, process-safety, or occupational-health experience

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a major industrial manufacturer, is building a landmark greenfield facility in the Greater Baton Rouge area — and is hiring a Process Safety Engineer to help build and run its process safety program as the site moves from construction through startup and steady-state operations.

This is a hands-on, technical role centered on Process Safety Management (PSM). You'll execute the PHA, MOC, mechanical-integrity, and PSSR work that protects employees, contractors, facilities, and the surrounding community — a rare chance to stand up process safety for a major new Ascension Parish operation from the ground floor.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) program elements
• Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs/HAZOPs) and LOPA studies
• Manage Management of Change (MOC) reviews and documentation
• Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI) — P&IDs, safe operating limits, and chemical data
• Support mechanical-integrity inspection and testing programs
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) as equipment and systems come online
• Perform risk assessments, job safety analyses, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective-action tracking
• Support OSHA regulatory compliance, contractor safety, permit-to-work, industrial hygiene, and emergency preparedness
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators and prepare reports, trend analyses, and recommendations
• Maintain audit-ready compliance records and support regulatory inspections

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Level and compensation are set by experience:

• Process Safety Engineer (Mid-Level): $80,000-$105,000
• Senior Process Safety Engineer: $105,000-$130,000
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with company match; paid time off (PTO)

Requirements

REQUIRED — MUST HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED

This is a hands-on, technical Process Safety Management role. Please review the required qualifications before applying:

• Hands-on Process Safety Management (PSM) experience — REQUIRED
• Direct experience executing PSM program elements: PHA/HAZOP facilitation, LOPA, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), mechanical integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Fire Protection, or a related field — REQUIRED
• Experience with OSHA 1910.119 covered processes in chemical, energy, oil & gas, steel, or heavy manufacturing — REQUIRED
• 6+ years of safety, process-safety, or occupational-health experience

STRONG PLUS / PREFERRED

• Commissioning and startup PSM and PSSR experience on a greenfield or capital project
• CSP, CCPSC, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or a related professional credential
• Working proficiency with Microsoft 365 and enterprise EHS/PSM systems
• Professional working proficiency in both English and Korean a plus but not required

All qualified candidates will be contacted in 1-2 business days.

Lofton Staffing Equal Opportunity Employer