Process Safety Engineer - Decatur, IL

Overview

Process Safety Engineer - Decatur, IL — This is a full-time, exempt position.

Position Summary:

As a Process Safety Engineer at the Decatur Corn Plant, you will own the implementation of engineering solutions to support actions identified within the Total Process Safety (TPS) program to meet corporate and local compliance standards. You will be a contributing member of the engineering team, working with the production and safety departments to improve site safety. You will leverage technical expertise and team-building capabilities to engage our diverse workforce, ranging from frontline to leadership, in advancing the TPS program.

• Lead the implementation of engineering process safety initiatives identified by the TPS program for the facility.
• Assist in coordinating process safety activities at the facility with the Process Safety SME.
• Contribute to the facility’s TPS Committee as a representative of the engineering department.
• Establish a safety culture across the facility based on reviewing and meeting goals, continuous risk reduction and prevention of process safety incidents.
• Assist the TPS Committee in monitoring, evaluating and reporting process safety performance at the facility and work with leadership on developing and implementing improvements, collaborating with the TPS Technology Team on TPS programs and goals.
• Work with the site TPS Committee to lead or participate in local Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and related action plans.
• Support the site Process Safety SME as an additional reviewer on Management of Change (MOC) requests for the facility.
• Support the Engineering Team as a TPS Representative on improvement projects and capital investment projects.
• Provide TPS training to engineers at the facility.
• Participate in PSM and TPS audits; conduct or lead self-assessments for the facility.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering)
• 2+ years of process safety experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility
• Understanding of applicable national codes (OSHA, ANSI, IEEE, etc.)
• Robust experience applying the 14 elements of PSM
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills with a results-focused approach
• Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; reliable, proactive communicator
• A drive for success with a continuous improvement mindset and positive attitude

• Work in a plant environment with work initiated based on management directions.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, stand and sit for extended periods, perform computer work, work in confined spaces and from heights, and bend/kneel as required.
• Prompt attendance is required.
• Employees at the Decatur Corn Plant may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to business requirements.
• If exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

Base pay offered may vary depending on factors including market location and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will be paid overtime for qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay and other compensation programs at any time.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$72,900.00 - $

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package will include an annual bonus.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance well-being, including:

• Physical wellness — medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness — flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchase program, life…