Process Safety Engineer - Clinton, IA

Archer Daniels Midland • Clinton, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Process Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that industrial processes operate safely and efficiently by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with hazardous materials, equipment, and operations. The role focuses on preventing incidents such as fires, explosions, chemical releases, and other process-related accidents through systematic safety management and engineering controls. The Process Safety Engineer works closely with operations, maintenance, and design teams to integrate safety principles into all stages of a facility’s lifecycle—from design and commissioning to operation and decommissioning.

Requirements

• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach
• Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator
• A drive for success, a continuous improvement approach, a consistently positive attitude and outlook
• Cultural awareness and the ability to bridge cross-cultural boundaries
• Must be able to accomplish results by working effectively with others and be willing and able to work in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and monitor the process.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changing requirements and be capable of working in hot and cold temperatures.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering field
• 3 years required, 5+ years preferred of PSM experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility and strong engineering knowledge
• Robust experience in applying the 14 elements of PSM

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years preferred of PSM experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility

Responsibilities

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) such as HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, LOPA, and other risk assessment methodologies.
• Monitor, evaluate and report PSM performance at the facility and advise management on further improvements, working collaboratively with the Health & Safety Center of Expertise in the North American region to align on PSM Programs and Goals.
• Identify potential hazards and evaluate the consequences and likelihood of process failures.
• Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) programs in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, API, ISO, CCPS guidelines).
• Ensure that safety policies, procedures, and standards are up to date and effectively communicated.
• Provide process safety input during design reviews and modifications of equipment and systems.
• Ensure that safety considerations (e.g., relief systems, containment, instrumentation, interlocks) are properly integrated into process designs.
• Review and approve process safety documentation (P&IDs, cause & effect diagrams, safety instrumented systems).
• Participate in or lead investigations of process safety incidents.
• Identify root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Share lessons learned across the organization.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to verify compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory agencies and company management.
• Monitor and track corrective actions from audits and incident investigations.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Provide PSM training to different layers of plant leadership and engineers at the facility.
• Promote a strong safety culture and awareness throughout the organization.
• Establish and track process safety performance indicators (leading and lagging).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in process safety management.
• Benchmark best practices and implement improvements.
• Contribute to emergency response planning and drills.
• Ensure that safety systems and emergency procedures are effective and well-maintained

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• competitive pay
• comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being
• medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
• flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level