Senior Process Safety Engineer

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.

S. process safety requirements, including

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.

S. regulations, specifically

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.

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.S. regulations, specifically

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. Why is This a

Great Opportunity :

Refinery just restarted. Growing company Opportunities will be at other locations. Great Benefits Visa sponsorship provided: No

Location:

Superior, WI, Wisconsin, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Occupational Categories:

Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Operations Industry(ies): Oil & Gas Refining / Drilling / Services