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PSM/Safety Engineering

Lemont, IL 60439

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Other Professional Job Number: 44234545 Compensation: $75-80 / hour

Job Description

Title: PSM Engineer 
Location: Lemont, IL 
Pay Range: $75-$80/hour (DOE)
Hire Type: Long-term Contract (Immediate Benefits)
 
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
 
As an employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
 
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Safety Engineer to support the resolution of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) findings and action items, as well as assist with various safety engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in process safety, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance, ensuring safety plans are developed, tracked, and executed effectively.
 
Key Responsibilities:
PHA Action Item Management:
  • Support resolution of draft, new, and existing open PHA findings and action items.
  • Develop work plans and discuss interim safety measures as needed.
  • Create and track additional action items while ensuring compliance with target deadlines.
  • Submit Engineering Work Requests (EWRs) when required.
  • Follow up on work plans and facilitate meetings to remove roadblocks.
  • Monitor progress and track plans to successful completion.
 
PHA Action Item Review & Closure:
  • Validate that refuted or alternate closed PHA action items are backed by sound reasoning.
  • Ensure necessary evidence, studies, or supporting documentation are attached when applicable.
 
Additional Safety Engineering Responsibilities:
  • Conduct gas detection modeling to support PHA action items.
  • Update Process Safety Management (PSM) procedures while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices.
  • Develop PHA/LOPA guidance documents to promote consistency in hazard analysis.
  • Provide safety engineering support for capital and expense projects as assigned.
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in Process Safety, PHA/LOPA, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong understanding of OSHA PSM, industry best practices, and relevant safety codes.
  • Proficiency in hazard analysis techniques and gas detection modeling (preferred).
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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