Project Engineer - Total Process Safety (TPS)

Amp Americas • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Project Engineer – Total Process Safety (TPS) will play a key role in advancing the company’s engineering and safety excellence within its biogas manufacturing operations. During the first six (6) months, the position will focus on implementing the Total Process Safety (TPS) framework — developing systems, safety inspections, tools, and procedures that ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of biogas production and upgrading facilities. Following the initial implementation phase, the role will transition into a Project Engineer position, leading and supporting capital projects from design through commissioning, while maintaining strong integration of process safety principles in all project phases. This position will report to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in engineering, operations, or process safety in industrial or energy sectors (biogas, oil & gas, or chemical processing preferred)
• Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) and functional safety
• Experience participating in or leading HAZOPs and risk assessments
• Solid knowledge of plant instrumentation, control systems, and process operations
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams
• Demonstrated commitment to safety-first culture

Nice To Haves

• Experience in biogas, renewable energy, or anaerobic digestion operations (preferred)
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory frameworks (EPA, OSHA, COMAH, ATEX, etc.) (preferred)
• Project management experience or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of the TPS technical assessments within operations and engineering teams
• Work with the external engineering partners to complete sites inspections of Safety Critical Devices, electrical systems and gas pressure systems
• Develop and maintain Safety Critical Element (SCE) and Safety Critical Device (SCD) registers derived from HAZOP/PHA studies
• Support and facilitate HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessment workshops for existing and new systems
• Implement procedures for functional testing, alarm and trip verification, and bypass/override management
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to embed safe operating practices, ensuring clear accountability for process safety controls
• Establish process safety performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators)
• Support training and awareness activities related to process safety systems and TPS principles
• Plan, execute, and deliver capital and improvement projects related to biogas production, upgrading, and utilities systems
• Prepare engineering design packages, including scopes of work, P&IDs, datasheets, and cost estimates
• Coordinate FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
• Ensure process safety integration in all project stages—from concept to startup
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations) to achieve safe and efficient project outcomes
• Manage contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers to meet project objectives on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with standards
• Support project documentation, design reviews, management of change (MOC), and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)

Benefits

• Compensation package commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees