Process Safety Engineer - Sterling Engineering, Inc.
North Chicago, IL 60064
About the Job
Title: Process Safety Engineer
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Target Pay Range: $50.00 - $55.00/hour
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 a contract 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:
The Process Safety Engineer specializes in ensuring the safety and integrity of manufacturing processes and systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Primary responsibilities include identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with various processes, equipment, and operations.
Job Duties:
- Perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, PHA, FMEA) to evaluate and prioritize identified hazards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and recommend safety measures.
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Process Safety Management program.
- Develop, maintain, and review P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Oversee completion of PHA recommendations and ensure compliance of enterprise PSM metrics in accordance with OSHA PSM Guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certification in process safety (e.g., Certified Process Safety Professional) is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process safety engineering, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry.
- In-depth knowledge of process safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in process safety software and tools.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.
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.
Source : Sterling Engineering, Inc.