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PSM Engineer

DSJ Global

Gainesville, FL • 9/5/2026

Engineering , Professional , Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Process Safety Engineer

Location: Gainesville, FL

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Do not apply without experience in an OSHA PSM and EPA RMP covered manufacturing environment. Candidates must have hands-on process safety experience, including participation in or facilitation of Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and experience working within Management of Change (MOC) systems.

A leading specialty chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to serve as the site's process safety subject matter expert. This individual will be responsible for driving Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) initiatives, supporting regulatory compliance, reducing process safety risk, and strengthening the site's overall safety culture.

This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, environmental, and EHS teams to ensure process safety principles are integrated into all aspects of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), revalidations, HAZOPs, What-If reviews, and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) studies.
  • Serve as the site lead for OSHA PSM and EPA RMP program implementation and continuous improvement.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC), Mechanical Integrity (MI), Process Safety Information (PSI), operating procedures, training, and incident investigation programs.
  • Evaluate process and chemical hazards associated with new products, technologies, capital projects, and process modifications.
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify and implement risk reduction initiatives.
  • Drive timely completion of corrective actions resulting from PHAs, audits, incidents, and compliance assessments.
  • Participate in process safety incident investigations and identify opportunities for long-term risk reduction.
  • Support internal and external process safety audits and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Promote a strong process safety culture through employee engagement, training, and technical leadership.
  • Provide guidance on recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing facility subject to OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Program regulations.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP requirements.
  • Experience with PHA methodologies such as HAZOP, What-If, Checklist, and/or LOPA.
  • Experience supporting Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, and incident investigation programs.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and EHS functions.

Preferred Background

  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Specialty Chemicals
  • Petrochemicals
  • Industrial Gases
  • Resins and Polymers
  • Advanced Materials Manufacturing
  • Other highly hazardous manufacturing environments covered by OSHA PSM

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organization where process safety is a strategic priority. The position offers strong visibility across the site, the ability to influence major risk-reduction initiatives, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational safety and performance.



\nCompany Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.