Process Safety Engineer (Sr or Staff)

Williams•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Engineer on the Enterprise Process Safety team, you will collaborate across the organization to support compliance with process safety regulations and ensure consistent implementation of process safety programs and standards. You will provide support for a broad range of natural gas operations, including gathering and processing, transmission, storage, LNG, and power generation facilities. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on process safety requirements and help operational teams understand, apply, and continuously improve process safety practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
For Engineer Sr: A minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
For Engineer Staff: A minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Strong working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) regulations
Working knowledge of DOT Parts 192, 193, and 195, including an understanding of process safety-related requirements and the applicability of PSM, RMP, and DOT regulations across different operations
Experience facilitating PHAs for operating facilities and capital projects
Ability to travel up to 35% as required

Nice To Haves

For Engineer Sr: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert and program lead for one or more process safety programs (e.g., facility siting, equipment spacing, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Risk Management Plan (RMP) submissions, etc.)
Facilitate PHAs for projects and operating facilities
Train and certify personnel to facilitate one-node PHAs
Support internal and external process safety audits, assessments, and regulatory inspections
Participate in process safety-related incident investigations and root cause analyses
Lead process safety due diligence activities for potential acquisitions
Prepare and submit incident reports to the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), as required, and coordinate responses to agency inquiries
Provide guidance to operations teams on OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) applicability and compliance requirements
Monitor regulatory developments, evaluate and comment on proposed rule changes, and help guide organizational compliance strategies
Resolve complex technical and regulatory issues through sound engineering judgment, analysis, and innovation
Identify and implement opportunities to improve process safety programs, tools, and work processes, including the use of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence
Train, mentor, and support employees in process safety principles and program requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate process safety impacts and provide technical guidance to maintain regulatory compliance
Performs sophisticated technical tasks and leads teams in projects of major scope and complexity
Participates in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications
Interprets technological aspects of business and coordinates with leaders to ensure success
Prepares and delivers presentations
Applies expertise, knowledge and experience from projects that positively impacts earnings
Collaborates with others to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
Handles resources requirements for projects
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about