Job Title: Process Safety Engineer

About Us: SGS Petroleum Service Corporation (PSC) is a growing company with a proud tradition of excellence in providing product handling, operations, and logistics support at major oil refineries, chemical plants, and storage terminals in the United States and Canada. We are leaders in tankering barges, operating docks, switching railcars, operating warehouses, and loading and unloading tank cars and tank trucks with a variety of oil products and chemicals. We offer competitive wages, advancement opportunities, and industry-leading training and safety programs. Our excellent benefits package helps employees and their families maintain health, save money, and prepare for the future. At SGS PSC, we are a family-oriented company that fuels integrity, teamwork, and ambition. Our mission is to simply be the best at what we do and be recognized as the best.

Primary Responsibilities: Leadership role in the development and operation of a small petrochemical manufacturing facility. This person will be responsible for developing, implementing, and eventually managing all systems related to Process Safety for all aspects of the facility and pipeline assets. This position will also provide Operational Excellence in monitoring and improving processes at the facility.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop a Process Safety program and implement at the site.
• Monitor compliance and provide continuous improvement for the Compliance programs.
• Participate in PHAs during the design and construction of the facility.
• Compile pertinent PSI during the design and construction of the facility.
• Develop a DOT pipeline compliance program and implement at the site.
• Participate in engineering reviews and monitor site construction and operation.
• Mentor and support personnel throughout the organization to ensure safe and compliant operation.
• Responsible for the implementation of Process Safety and Environmental compliance programs. Design and implement programs to achieve outstanding performance in these areas.
• Oversee program to manage recommendations from incident investigations, MOCs, PHAs, JHAs, and audits.
• Works closely with the field employees and customer to identify efficiencies and help implement them.
• Oversee compliance programs from TCEQ and EPA as necessary.
• Develop and manage small improvement projects to the facility.
• Monitor plant operation and assist in optimizing and troubleshooting of process equipment and systems and provide solutions to problems.
• Mentor and teach fellow employees how to execute the Compliance programs.
• Develop and maintains facility Process Safety procedures that support regulatory requirements. Assist management to understand regulations and standards.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or equivalent preferred
• Experience in petrochemical industry
• Experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) operations, development experience is preferred
• Experience in relevant technical aspects including PSM compliance, DOT pipeline maintenance, liquefied gas storage, facility maintenance and basic chemical manufacturing processes are preferred
• Experience / familiarity with full array of permit requirements associated with petrochemical plant operation
• Has experience with computer maintenance management systems
• Possess strong project management skills
• Possess strong communication (written and verbal) skills

Minimum Job Requirements: 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.; stable work history with good references from past employers; pass a drug screen, physical, and background check; and speak fluent English.

Benefits: Key benefits and services offered (depending on eligibility) include affordable options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; matching 401(k) plan; employee discounts; industry-leading training and leadership development programs; paid sick leave, vacations, and holidays; safety incentives and bonuses; and much more.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

SGS Petroleum Service Corporation (PSC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.