Pay Range: $100,000/yr. – $125,000/yr. based on experience and qualifications

Process Safety Engineer

Are you passionate about creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable manufacturing operations? Join our team as a Process Safety Engineer and play a critical role in protecting our people, processes, and facilities while driving operational excellence.

In this highly visible position, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) systems. You'll partner across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to strengthen safety culture, reduce process risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the reliable operation of critical manufacturing processes.

Ability to influence stakeholders and drive safety improvements across multiple functions. Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems or ammonia-based processes is strongly preferred. This role can be located in MA (near Norwood) or in CT (close proximity to S Windsor).

This is an exciting opportunity for a safety-focused professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing change, and making a direct impact on facility performance and employee well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Develop, implement, and maintain PSM programs in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119
Lead or support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) using methodologies such as HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, or Checklist reviews
Ensure timely closure and documentation of PHA recommendations
Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI) including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, chemical hazard data, and equipment documentation
Support and manage Management of Change (MOC) processes for process, equipment, and procedural changes
Lead or support incident investigations involving process safety events and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Support development and validation of operating procedures and safe work practices
Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified processes
Develop and support process safety training programs
Track and report process safety metrics and performance indicators

Risk Management Program (RMP)

Ensure compliance with EPA Risk Management Program requirements (40 CFR Part 68)
Maintain RMP documentation and submissions
Develop and update off-site consequence analyses and prevention programs
Coordinate emergency response planning and community interface requirements
Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections

Ammonia Systems (Preferred Experience)

Provide technical support for ammonia refrigeration or ammonia-based process systems
Support safe operation, maintenance, and modification of ammonia systems
Identify and mitigate ammonia release risks and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., IIAR guidance)

Risk Reduction & Operational Support

Support engineering and operations teams in risk reduction projects
Participate in facility siting, LOPA, and risk assessments
Recommend engineering and administrative controls to reduce process hazards
Support capital and improvement projects involving regulated processes

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Lead or participate in internal PSM/RMP audits and compliance reviews
Track corrective actions to completion
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to process safety and operational reliability
Other Duties as Assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required
3–8 years of experience in process safety, chemical manufacturing, refining, food processing, or similar regulated environments
Ability to travel to support multiple HMF facilities
Direct experience supporting OSHA PSM programs required
Experience supporting EPA RMP programs preferred
Ammonia refrigeration or ammonia process experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of PSM and RMP regulatory requirements
Experience conducting PHAs and risk assessments