Buckman · 3 days ago
Sr. Process Safety Engineer
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBuckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company committed to safeguarding the environment and promoting sustainable development. As a Senior Process Safety Engineer, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of the plant’s Process Safety Management systems, ensuring safe operation of complex chemical processes and influencing corporate policy.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop, lead and enhance plant-wide PSM systems, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and continuous performance improvement
Assist in the preparation of SOPs for new or improved products together with R&D and Pilot Plant
Drive outcomes in key process safety areas such as Management of Change, PHA/LOPA facilitation, and risk assessments
Anticipate emerging risks and proactively develop controls and contingency plans
Deliver fully compliant and auditable PSM programs in accordance with OSHA 1910.119, EPA RMP, CCPS Risk Based Process Safety, and local regulatory frameworks
Advise & integrate process safety considerations into capital projects and plant modifications
Conduct hazard analyses and support implementation of inherently safer designs
Act as a recognized technical authority and change agent in process safety
Influence operational and engineering teams to elevate process safety ownership
Train, coach, and mentor junior engineers and site personnel to build internal capability
Lead root cause investigations of process safety events; deliver corrective actions that prevent recurrence
Develop and track leading and lagging PSM metrics; analyze trends and report insights to senior site and corporate leadership
Contribute to global process safety network practice and benchmarking efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related field
7–10+ years of experience in process safety within the chemical manufacturing industry
Deep knowledge of hazard analysis methods (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA), process design, and safety instrumented systems
Familiarity with specialty chemicals, batch processing, or reactive systems preferred
Experience with risk assessment tools, process modeling software (e.g., PHAST, ALOHA, or similar), and regulatory compliance
Preferred
CCPSC (Certified Process Safety Professional), PE, or equivalent certification highly desirable
Strong understanding of reactive chemistry and runaway reaction prevention
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify hazards and implement effective solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skill for cross-functional collaboration and training delivery
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Company
Buckman
Buckman is a privately held, ISO-certified, global specialty chemical company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-03Acquired
Leadership Team
David K. Rosenthal
Chief Financial Officer
Eliana Kawakami
Global Chief Human Resources Officer
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