Sempra Infrastructure · 18 hours ago
PALNG Ops Principal Process Safety Engineer
Port Arthur, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $258K/yr
10+ years expSempra Infrastructure is seeking a Principal Process Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight for process safety management at their LNG facility. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, guiding engineering strategies, and fostering innovation to enhance operational reliability and safety.
EnergyInfrastructureSustainability
Responsibilities
Ensures engineering projects and operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations
Oversees in-depth assessments of system breakdowns and develops corrective actions
Implements advanced monitoring techniques to anticipate failures before they occur
Tracks project expenditures and resource usage to support alignment with financial objectives
Establishes documentation and training programs to preserve technical expertise across engineering teams
Maintain and improve compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, PHMSA, EPA, USCG, and applicable LNG-specific regulations (e.g., NFPA 59A)
Guides the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale infrastructure projects
Conducts high-level engineering and financial assessments for major expansion or modernization projects
Lead and facilitate PSM program elements, including: Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOC), Operating Procedures, Mechanical Integrity (MI), Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Incident Investigations, Bypass Override Assessment, Site PSM KPIs
Ensure LNG process documentation (P&IDs, cause-and-effect matrices, relief studies) is current and technically accurate
Able to conduct facility risk assessments, including: HAZOP, LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis), Bowtie analysis
Able to evaluate hazards related to cryogenic LNG equipment, high-pressure systems, marine loading, flammable gas dispersion, and vapor cloud formation
Able to evaluate and track process safety risks via risk register and properly manage risk action plans and support quantitative risk assessments (QRA) and consequence modeling (e.g., FLACS, PHAST, or equivalent)
Able to provide process safety guidance on LNG systems such as Liquefaction trains, Refrigeration compressors, BOG (Boil-Off Gas) handling systems, LNG storage tanks, Flare and vent systems, Marine loading arms and review P&IDs, PFDs, SIS logic, relief device sizing, and safeguard adequacy
Knowledge to support SIL studies and verification for safety instrumented functions (SIFs), and work with I&E and Controls teams to ensure proper configuration and testing of shutdown, ESD, and fire/gas systems
Lead or participate in incident investigations associated with process safety events using methodologies such as TapRooT, 5-Why, or RCA, and identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented and effective while driving continuous improvement initiatives for process safety culture, training, and performance
Support development of emergency response plans and drills for LNG-specific scenarios: cryogenic spills, vapor cloud dispersions, jet fires/pool fires, marine transfer incidents
Provide process safety input for fire protection systems, F&G layouts, and detection strategies
Deliver training on PSM elements, LNG hazards, emergency systems, and safe operating practices
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HSE teams to reinforce safe behaviors and process safety ownership
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
Typically requires 10 years of related experience in LNG facilities, gas processing, petrochemical or refining, energy operations
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Data Analysis - Measuring and managing organization data, identifying methodological best practices and conducting statistical analyses
Engineering Blueprint/Schematics Interpretation - Reading Engineering drawings and understanding the ideas and information that they are intended to communicate
Root Cause Analysis - The process of discovering the root causes of problems in order to identify appropriate solutions
Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management - The systematic approach to maintain health and safety at occupation and protect the environment
Project/Program Management - The process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time
Asset Management - A systematic process of developing, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing of assets in the most cost-effective manner (including all costs, risks and performance attributes)
Company
Sempra Infrastructure
Sempra develop, build, operate and invest in infrastructure critical to meet the world's energy and climate needs. It is a sub-organization of Sempra Energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.15BKey Investors
Abu Dhabi Investment AuthorityKohlberg Kravis Roberts
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Leadership Team
Emily Shults
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