lofton staffing securityBaton Rouge, LA
Process Safety Engineer
$80,000 - $130,000 per year
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Process Safety Engineer
lofton staffing securityBaton Rouge, LA
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$80,000 - $130,000 per year
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsOccupational Health and Safety SpecialistsOccupational Health and Safety Technicians
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Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Job #: 310700 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 AREAProcess Safety Engineer Greater Baton Rouge, LAFull-Time | On-Site | Direct HireMid & Senior LevelsCONFIDENTIAL SEARCH - the employer will be disclosed to qualified candidates at the screening stageREQUIRED - MUST HAVE TO BE CONSIDEREDThis is a hands-on, technical Process Safety Management role. Please review the required qualifications before applying: Hands-on Process Safety Management (PSM) experience - REQUIREDDirect 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 - REQUIREDExperience with OSHA 1910.119 covered processes in chemical, energy, oil & gas, steel, or heavy manufacturing - REQUIRED6+ years of safety, process-safety, or occupational-health experienceApplicants 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 inspectionsCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSLevel 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 CONSIDEREDThis is a hands-on, technical Process Safety Management role. Please review the required qualifications before applying: Hands-on Process Safety Management (PSM) experience - REQUIREDDirect 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 - REQUIREDExperience with OSHA 1910.119 covered processes in chemical, energy, oil & gas, steel, or heavy manufacturing - REQUIRED6+ years of safety, process-safety, or occupational-health experienceApplicants without direct, hands-on PSM element experience will not be considered. STRONG PLUS / PREFERREDCommissioning and startup PSM and PSSR experience on a greenfield or capital projectCSP, 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 • Equal Opportunity Employer#insj
Job Type: Permanent Post Date: 09/23/2026
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