Process Safety Engineer

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Perks of working with us!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!

• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off

• Competitive Salary and Bonuses

• 401k Plan

• Ability to work remotely

Summary

The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for developing, facilitating, implementing, and sustaining process safety programs that support safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing operations. This role provides technical leadership and expertise in process hazard analysis, risk management, engineering standards, and capital project execution while supporting the organization's Process Safety Roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Process Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis

• Lead and facilitate process hazard analyses (PHAs), risk assessments, and hazard reviews for capital projects and targeted manufacturing processes.

• Identify process safety risks and recommend mitigation measures to reduce operational and project-related hazards.

• Support the implementation and closure of action items resulting from hazard evaluations and risk assessments.

Working knowledge or experience with Functional Safety.  

Process Safety Program Development

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve process safety standards, procedures, and best practices that align with corporate process safety objectives and the Engineering Process Safety Roadmap.

• Ensure process safety management systems remain current with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate expectations.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and EHS teams to integrate process safety principles into business processes.

Capital Project Support

• Provide process safety technical expertise to capital project teams throughout project design, development, and execution phases.

• Review engineering designs and project documentation to ensure compliance with process safety requirements and standards.

• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities related to project implementation.

Process Safety Auditing and Compliance

• Partner with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams to plan and conduct process safety audits and assessments.

• Evaluate compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Develop recommendations and track corrective actions to completion.

Training and Capability Development

• Deliver process safety training and awareness programs to capital project teams and other stakeholders.

• Promote process safety culture and knowledge throughout the organization.

• Support competency development related to process safety management principles and practices.

Process Safety Systems and Tools Management

• Maintain, administer, and upgrade hazard review and risk assessment software systems, including ARA software.

• Ensure process safety data, documentation, and reporting tools remain accurate and effective.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum of 10 years of process safety experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience supporting capital projects, process hazard analysis, and process safety management systems.

• Demonstrated knowledge in Chemical manufacturing processes and plant operations, Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and risk management methodologies, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and regulations.

• Ability to travel 20-30%

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

 

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,690.00 and $181,412.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.