Plant Safety and Compliance Engineer
Location: Lafayette, IN
Are you ready to accelerate your engineering career? Join a leading ingredient manufacturer that is investing in its people, facilities, and cutting-edge technologies.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Plant Safety and Compliance Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring safe and compliant operations within the facility. Safety is the top priority, and this role provides an opportunity to drive improvements in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) processes. You will have the chance to work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
This position also offers a structured career development program, providing opportunities for growth as your skills and experience expand.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of three years in an engineering role focused on Chemical Process Safety or Combustible Dust.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong project management abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of chemical unit operations and Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.
- Experience with Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is a plus.
- Familiarity with industry codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA, ASME, API) is highly desirable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, NFPA, PSM, and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations.
- Support safety and compliance efforts on capital projects ranging from small ($<50K) to large (>$1M).
- Manage Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) revalidation, risk reduction strategies, and employee training.
- Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support for site projects.
- Oversee Management of Change (MOC) processes, ensuring proper documentation and auditing of Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).
- Lead and execute key engineering projects to enhance process and combustible dust safety.
- Drive process safety culture improvements, reducing risk to personnel from process hazards.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of site operations and processes to enhance safety initiatives.
- Conduct and support process and dust safety activities, including audits, incident investigations, and training.
- Provide regulatory guidance on process safety matters, including pressure vessel repair, tank repair, machine guarding, and RAGAGEP interpretation.
- Mentor and coach employees on their responsibilities related to process safety.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- 401(k) matching and additional non-contingent contributions
- Comprehensive healthcare and medical insurance
- New, enhanced benefits package coming soon
Why Work Here?
This facility is one of the longest-standing ingredient manufacturing plants, with strong ties to the local community. The site fosters a family-oriented culture while emphasizing safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Additionally, this location is one of the most environmentally friendly facilities of its kind, having transitioned from coal to natural gas for power.
If you're an engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to drive safety and compliance initiatives, apply today!
