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Title:

Process Safety Engineer Location:

Baton Rouge, LA Salary Range:

$80K- $130K+, DOE, plus benefits package

Position:

Safety Engineer Description:

LOCAL CANDIDATES TO ASCENSION PARISH, GREATER BATON ROUGE AND SURROUNDING AREA

Process Safety Engineer Greater Baton Rouge, LA

• Full-Time | On-Site | Direct Hire

• Mid & Senior Levels

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH

— the employer will be disclosed to qualified candidates at the screening stage

REQUIRED

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MUST HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED

This is a hands-on, technical Process Safety Management role. Please review the required qualifications before applying: Hands-on Process Safety Management (PSM) experience —

REQUIRED

Direct experience executing PSM program elements:

PHA/HAZOP

facilitation, LOPA, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), mechanical integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Fire Protection, or a related field —

REQUIRED

Experience with

OSHA 1910.119

covered processes in chemical, energy, oil & gas, steel, or heavy manufacturing —

REQUIRED

6+ years of safety, process-safety, or occupational-health experience Applicants without direct, hands-on PSM element experience will not be considered.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a major industrial manufacturer, is building a landmark greenfield facility in the Greater Baton Rouge area — and is hiring a Process Safety Engineer to help build and run its process safety program as the site moves from construction through startup and steady-state operations. This is a hands-on, technical role centered on Process Safety Management (PSM). You'll execute the PHA, MOC, mechanical-integrity, and PSSR work that protects employees, contractors, facilities, and the surrounding community — a rare chance to stand up process safety for a major new Ascension Parish operation from the ground floor.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Execute and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) program elements Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs/HAZOPs) and LOPA studies Manage Management of Change (MOC) reviews and documentation Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI) — P&IDs, safe operating limits, and chemical data Support mechanical-integrity inspection and testing programs Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) as equipment and systems come online Perform risk assessments, job safety analyses, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective-action tracking Support OSHA regulatory compliance, contractor safety, permit-to-work, industrial hygiene, and emergency preparedness Monitor leading and lagging indicators and prepare reports, trend analyses, and recommendations Maintain audit-ready compliance records and support regulatory inspections

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Level and compensation are set by experience: Process Safety Engineer (Mid-Level): $80,000 - $105,000

Senior Process Safety Engineer:

$105,000 - $130,000

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with company match; paid time off (PTO)

Requirements:

REQUIRED

—

MUST HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED

This is a hands-on, technical Process Safety Management role. Please review the required qualifications before applying: Hands-on Process Safety Management (PSM) experience —

REQUIRED

Direct experience executing PSM program elements:

PHA/HAZOP

facilitation, LOPA, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), mechanical integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Fire Protection, or a related field —

REQUIRED

Experience with

OSHA 1910.119

covered processes in chemical, energy, oil & gas, steel, or heavy manufacturing —

REQUIRED

6+ years of safety, process-safety, or occupational-health experience Applicants without direct, hands-on PSM element experience will not be considered.

STRONG PLUS / PREFERRED

Commissioning and startup PSM and PSSR experience on a greenfield or capital project CSP, CCPSC, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or a related professional credential Working proficiency with Microsoft 365 and enterprise EHS/PSM systems Professional working proficiency in both English and Korean a plus but not required If you bring hands-on PSM experience and the qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. All qualified candidates will be contacted in 1-2 business days. Lofton Staffing

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Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Permanent Post Date:

09/21/2026