Lead Process Safety Engineer

At SI Group, we aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible. 

The Role: As the Lead Process Safety Engineer, reporting to the Director - Global Process Safety, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of corporate Process Safety Management (PSM) strategies and programs to meet our global risk management goals. As a member of the local site leadership team, you’ll collaborate across Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) teams, both locally and globally. Your expertise in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) facilitation will be central to this role. This position can be based out of our Freeport, TX; Baytown, TX; Morgantown, WV or Rotterdam Junction, NY sites. 

How You Will Make an Impact:

Facilitate PHAs/LOPAs

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of PHAs and LOPAs to ensure compliance with corporate risk criteria.
• Use Sphera’s Advanced Risk Assessment (ARA) program to document and manage assessments.
• Ensure thorough identification of scenarios, safeguards, and recommendations in PHA/LOPA reports.
• Facilitate meetings effectively, balancing time management and clear communication.
• Deliver final reports aligned with local Plant Managers and translate them into English as needed.

Document Process Safety Information

• Identify and address gaps in process safety information.
• Assist sites in gathering and updating critical safety data.
• Develop action plans to close information gaps and track progress.

Develop Basis of Safety and Reports

• Support site teams in implementing practical solutions to address PHA/LOPA recommendations.
• Collaborate with site leadership to prioritize and execute cost-effective safety actions.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date safeguard inventory.

Risk Management and Consulting

• Provide training on Process Safety Management principles.
• Consult with SI Group facilities and tolling manufacturers

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, Chemical Engineering preferred 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the oil and gas,  petrochemical, or similar industries
• One or more years facilitating PHAs and LOPAs

 What We Value: 

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or region, but may include: 

• Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement 
• Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services 
• Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more! 
• The salary range for this position is $85,000-$160,000 annually.  The specific salary offered will be determined by a variety of factors including location, experience, and education.