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Senior Process Safety Engineer (OOJ
- 45331) NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: May/04/2026 Job Description Senior Process Safety Engineer Refinery Health, Safety & Environment | Full-Time | Superior, WI
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our client is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead process safety initiatives in support of a zero-harm work environment at our refinery. In this critical role, you will drive risk mitigation efforts and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to address process safety issues across the site. You will serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. regulatory requirements, a champion for continuous improvement of safety systems, and a change agent who embeds process safety principles throughout the organization. Relocation assistance is available for this position.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure regulatory compliance with U.
OSHA PSM
(29 CFR 1910.119) and the EPA Risk Management Program (RMP).- Lead and support refinery process safety programs, providing technical safety and engineering expertise across PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, major accident hazard (MAH) assessments, and Management of Change (MOC).
- Drive continuous improvement of process safety systems, workflows, and assurance mechanisms to ensure consistent and effective program implementation across the site.
- Serve as a change agent by embedding process safety principles throughout the organization and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analyses, identifying lessons learned and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence of major incidents.
- Coordinate and oversee internal, third-party, and insurance audits — ensuring thorough gap identification, tracking, and timely closeout of all corrective actions.
- Partner with site leadership and HSE leadership to identify and mitigate key risks, advance safety management systems, and set, measure, and analyze occupational and process safety performance goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Science, or a Safety/Environmental discipline.
- 12 or more years of experience in process engineering, technical safety, or process safety engineering within oil and gas or chemicals industries.
- Subject matter expertise in U.
OSHA PSM
(29 CFR 1910.119) and the EPA RMP Rule.- In-depth familiarity with MOC, PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, and major accident hazard (MAH) methodologies and industry good practices.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating MOC, HAZOP/PHA, and LOPA sessions.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies and incident investigation leadership.
- Experience in contractor safety management, safety auditing, and emergency response.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.