Senior Process Enginer Job

Arkema•Lumberton, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Process Safety Engineer will lead process safety initiatives at the Beaumont, TX plant, ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM, RMP, and company safety standards. This role serves as the site’s Process Safety Authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME), driving a strong safety culture, managing PHAs, MOCs, and PSI, and overseeing audits, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining safety-critical systems, alarm management, and risk management plans, as well as providing regional support and representing the company in industry associations. The position requires collaboration across departments and occasional travel to other sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
6–8 years of Process Safety Management experience in chemical or petrochemical environments
OSHA PSM and environmental regulations
Ability to troubleshoot chemical processes
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively across all levels

Nice To Haves

LOPA methodology (preferred)
SIL calculations and dispersion modeling (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead OSHA PSM compliance efforts and foster a proactive process safety culture
Own and maintain the Management of Change (MOC) system and ensure timely closure of action items
Manage Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and related action items
Maintain accurate and compliant Process Safety Information (PSI)
Oversee Safety Critical Safeguards (SCS) and alarm management programs
Monitor regulatory changes and maintain Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance
Conduct audits of process safety systems and ensure timely gap closure
Lead or support incident investigations and share learning
Develop and facilitate PSM training programs for site personnel
Manage process safety contractors and resources