Process Safety Engineer - Now Hiring id-6366

April 10, 2025

The Process Safety Engineer proactively applies engineering and problem-solving skills to meet challenging safety and business objectives. The Process Safety Engineer partners with multiple levels of management and across various levels of disciplines to improve safety and environmental compliance in the design and operation of the refining facilities.
PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are a growing organization seeking a talented Process Safety Engineer to join our team as a pivotal member here at PBF Energy.

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Administers and stewards' elements of PBF Energy's management systems
Supports and advises on State and Federal safety programs and requirements (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency, Risk Management Program, Occupational Health & Safety Administration and Process Safety Management)
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Process Safety

Drives site improvement in the areas of Process Safety and Loss Prevention
Assists the refinery with the application of new process safety technology and risk assessment tools
Responds to refinery operational events and assists the site with developing risk-based solutions to unique or higher risk situations
Supports major capital projects in the areas of design consulting, technical quality assurance, and start-up assistance related to process safety
Develops and maintains technical standards and guidelines
Develops and delivers training in risk assessment, process safety in design and safe operating practices for plant engineers and key operating personnel
Facilitates site hazard and operability reviews
Provides technical leadership through participation in formal technical networks and work groups

Job Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
Minimum of 3 years professional experience in refining/petrochemical industry (preferred), or manufacturing facility
Experience with State and Federal safety programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of design, technical support and troubleshooting for petrochemical/refining operations
Knowledge of the key hazards and process safety features of typical refinery process equipment
Knowledge of process safety design and engineering practices and the relevant industry standards (e.g. API, BS, EN, NFPA)
Experience in the use of appropriate analysis techniques
Risk assessment and mitigation
Facilitate Hazard and Operability review (Guideword HazOp methodology)
Field process safety assessments
Fire protection and safe operations reviews
Incident investigations
Safety review of new project facilities
Hazardous area classification reviews
Blast protection reviews
Ability to carry out dispersion modeling and flame radiation assessment
Knowledge of process hazards and safe working practices (e.g. Brittle fracture, H2S, electrostatic hazard, LPG storage, Work Permit procedures).

Core Competencies & Characteristics:

Possesses strong leadership skills and commitment to teamwork, especially in the areas of petrochemical process safety and risk management.
Proactively pursues improvement including functional knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Maintains high ethical standards, while still remaining results-focused.
Demonstrates and accepts personal accountability for quality of work.
Uses a measured risk approach and risk-value analysis methods in all business decisions.
Sets high standards for safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
Drives highly productive and mutually beneficial relationships with business partners, suppliers & peers.
Ability to communicate well with various levels of employees and management, and work effectively in a team environment to drive desired results.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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