Process safety engineer (psm)
Job Summary / Overview:
The Process Safety Engineer (PSM) will be the technical steward for Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and process optimization, ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. And will lead initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate process hazards, while also driving continuous improvement in plant performance. This includes managing compliance with OSHA 1910.119 and other regulatory requirements, facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), overseeing Management of Change (MOC) processes, and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement best practices in process safety and production.
Your expertise will directly contribute to protecting people, the environment, and assets, while enabling the facility to operate at peak performance. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your decisions will shape both the safety culture and operational excellence of the plant.
Key Focus Areas:
Championing PSM programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Leading hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Optimizing methanol production processes for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Partnering with cross-functional teams to implement engineering solutions that prevent incidents and improve plant reliability
Essential Job Functions:
Lead and maintain the facility’s Process Safety Management (PSM) program in compliance with OSHA 1910.119, ensuring all elements are implemented effectively.
• Facilitate and document Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPAs), and other risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Oversee Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring all modifications to equipment, processes, or procedures are reviewed for safety and operational impact.
• Oversee Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) program to verify readiness and compliance before introducing hazardous chemicals into new or modified systems.
• Tracks training and requirements for employees and contractors in PSM through the support of the Training Coordinator.
• Manages PSM audits and ensure compliance of cyclical compliance audits.
• Special Projects Lead for HSE Initiatives which may include ACC membership and VPP application; takes a lead role for the VPP Champions facilitates process, data collection and entry and SSP system.
• Ensures the organization complies with all current state and federal regulations including OSHA
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues, optimize production efficiency, and reduce downtime.
Monitor and analyze process data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement in safety and performance.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and update process safety information (PSI), including P&IDs, equipment specifications, and operating procedures.
• Support training programs to enhance employee awareness and competency in process safety and operational best practices.
• Serve as a technical resource during regulatory inspections, audits, and internal compliance reviews.
• Keep management appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical functions and special projects as assigned.
• Always present a professional image to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation with the company.
• Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
• Assist other Departments and other administrative personnel, as necessary.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
• HAZWOPER certification (29 CFR 1910.120), preferred
• RC14001 & RCMS Auditor certification, preferred
• Certified Safety Professional – BCSP, AIChE, or CCPS, preferred
Education, Experience, and/or Training
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or refining operations, with at least 3 years in a PSM-focused engineering role.
• OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management training.
• Direct experience in methanol, ammonia, syngas, or similar large-scale continuous chemical processes (highly preferred).
• PHA Leader certification (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA facilitation) (preferred).
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) / TapRooT® or equivalent investigation training (preferred).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification (preferred).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Familiarity with API, CCPS, or AIChE process safety coursework or certification.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus).
• Strong understanding of process control systems, relief system design, and chemical thermodynamics.
Competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K with match and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time. Plant environment.
Please email your resume with references to info@usmeoh.com
Instrumentation and Electrical (i&e)) Technician
Job Summary / Overview:
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of industrial equipment and processes by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation and electrical systems. This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Industrial Electrician, Electrical and Controls Technician, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineer, Electric Technician, Instruments Technician, or similar. This position reports to the Maintenance supervisor.
Essential Job Functions:
Duties include installing, inspecting, maintaining, operating, troubleshooting,repairing, and calibrating various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical andelectronic equipment. Along with completing all appropriate documentation,checklists and reports associated with the duties.
Maintenance (I&M) checks on all instrumentation and control systems, includingequipment calibration checks.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Performs routine inspections on all electrical, instrumentation and controlsystems.
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
Mentor fellow employees and work in a Team based environment.
Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution equipment.
Carry out instrument and electrical maintenance work providing safe and effectiveservice for the repair, scheduled maintenance and correct functioning of allinstrumentation and controls systems on the plant.
Assists in developing work plans and supervising work performed by externalcontractors.
Maintain all training and certifications required for the job.
Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain apositive reputation of the company.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Ensure proper housekeeping practices are followed and maintain a clean work environment at all times.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
Education, Experience, Qualifications and/or Training:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
As it pertains to electrical and instrumentation work, the appropriate licenses, certifications, and/or registrations.
Experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry preferred.
Minimum 5 years as an I&E Technician in the following areas:
Testing and maintaining electrical equipment ranging from 120V to 13,200V.
Safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
Electronic equipment, high pressure gas, processing equipment, pumps, steam driven turbines and compressors.
Particular knowledge and experience working with Bentley Nevada and Mark Vle is a plus.
Knowledge of e-Maintenance or other industry recognized “CMMS” software is a plus.
Knowledge of Emerson Delta V hardware and software is a plus.
Competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K with match and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time. Plant environment.
Please email your resume with references to info@usmeoh.com
PROCESS iii - CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Job Summary / Overview:
The Process Operator III or the Junior DCS Operator is responsible for monitoring the operations of the methanol plant on the DCS in the Control Room. He/She monitors the processes and makes adjustment to maintain the safe operating limits and the production of on-spec. product quality. This position also functions in emergency operations on the DCS with assistance from the Senior Operator or Supervisor. The Process Operator III is skilled in all ‘field’ areas of the process plant and assists the junior field operators in monitoring and troubleshooting equipment remotely from the DCS or in the field as required.
Essential Job Functions:
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
Ensures all HSE systems and procedures are adhered to.
Reviews permits other than safe work permits and all applicable supporting documents prior to issuance. Participates in job safety analyses (JSA’s) for specific jobs to ensure all risks are mitigated, thereby ensuring safety of personnel/environment and integrity of equipment are maintained.
Reviews the results of the field Operators safety equipment checks and ensures the results are uploaded into the relevant files.
Ensures all plant equipment are operated within the safe envelope and in accordance to the relevant SOPs to maintain the safety of personnel, equipment, and/or the environment.
Ensures all incidents are reported in a prompt manner and actions taken to prevent re-occurrence and share the lessons learned.
Participates in training and assist in the execution of any safety or process related training.
Training and Development
Leads by example, be a role model for junior operators and support the development of their skills and attributes.
Conduct basic DCS, complex loop and CEM training for the field operators.
Provides effective guidance for work prioritization on a day to day basis to meet department and organization’s objectives and goals.
Proactively coaches junior operators.
Plant Performance
Routine Operations
Monitors the plant operations via graphics and trends etc. on the DCS on a continuous basis and take regular readings.
Assist in the start-up and shutdown of the various process units from the DCS under guidance from the Senior Operator or the Shift Supervisor.
Possess a good working knowledge of all Control Loops, DCS and SIS alarms and trip set points.
Thorough working knowledge of the Delta V DCS system and how to build trends, adjust parameters to keep the system on-line etc.
Assist in shift handovers and generation of reports.
Follow up on all maintenance work in the field and provide updates to the Senior Operator and Shift Supervisor in a timely manner.
Ensures all routine and scheduled checks including all sampling are performed by the field Operators and all results, service requests etc. are completed prior to shift handover.
Reviews and assist in preparing all special procedures (including LOTOs and isolations plans) which are required for equipment maintenance activities.
Ensure all operating procedures (work instructions and checklists) are adhered too at all times. Confirms equipment, safety and start-up checklists etc. are properly completed and signed as per schedule.
Troubleshooting
Assist field Operators in troubleshooting abnormal plant or equipment conditions.
Promptly share findings to the relevant persons/departments or incoming/outgoing shifts to implement corrective actions.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
None required.
Education, Experience, and/or Training
High school diploma or higher education required.
5-7 years operational experience including DCS operations in a similar industry required.
Special Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Proficient in the use of the Delta V DCS systems as well as the entire Microsoft suite including excel, word, outlook required.
Environmental Conditions
Work is performed both in an office environment, including office equipment, Distributed Control Systems, and in the “field” in sometimes challenging weather conditions for long periods of time in proper personal protective and safety equipment.
Work Schedule
Rotating twelve (12) hour Shift System.
May be required to work longer hours occasionally due to plant requirements such as during commissioning, start-up/shutdown and turnarounds.
Competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k with match and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time. Plant environment.
Please email your resume with references to info@usmeoh.com