Process Engineering Manager Jobs in Yelm, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $88,788.00 - $119,460.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-06782
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: DOSH - Compliance
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
**In addition to the base salary above**
Industrial Hygienists and Safety & Health Professionals will be compensated basic salary plus 10% for each hour they are required to use personal protective equipment (excluding hard hats, boots, hearing and eye protection) to enter a hazardous worksite to consult, inspect or investigate where serious hazards are present.
PLUS
If assigned to a duty station in King County, the incumbent will receive 5% premium pay in addition to the salary listed above.
IF BILINGUAL
If hired as bilingual (not required), after passing an assessment of your ability to write and speak fluently. We do not use translating software. Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay.
ALSO
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 296-800-16020.
Lead the Team That Responds When It Matters Most
Are you an experienced Process Safety Management (PSM) professional ready to lead a team whose work protects thousands of Washington workers?
L&I's Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) is seeking an experienced Process Safety Management Supervisor to lead a team of expert Compliance Safety & Health Investigators overseeing inspections at some of Washington's most complex and high-hazard industrial facilities. In this leadership role, you'll play a vital part in protecting Washington's workforce by fostering safe and healthy workplaces through enforcement, consultation, education, incident investigations, and collaborative partnerships with employers and employees.
You'll have the opportunity to provide leadership during investigations involving catastrophic incidents, chemical releases, refinery operations, and highly hazardous chemical processes. Your expertise will help shape statewide enforcement efforts while mentoring the next generation of safety professionals.
Why This Work Matters
Your leadership will directly support Washington's mission of Keeping Washington Safe and Working by helping prevent catastrophic industrial incidents before they occur and ensuring employers maintain safe operations involving highly hazardous chemicals.
Every investigation, coaching conversation, and leadership decision contributes to protecting workers, communities, and critical industries throughout the state.
If you thrive in challenging environments, enjoy leading technical experts, and want your work to have a lasting impact on workplace safety, we'd like to hear from you.
For details about Process Safety Management and to see if it is a good fit for you, read more here: Process Safety Management and Process Safety Management for Refineries in Washington
For this position, teleworking is permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station can be at any one of our L&I office locations Statewide.
Learn more about DOSH here:
Duties
What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of Process Safety Management investigators performing complex compliance inspections and accident investigations.
• Conducts inspections/investigations at large commercial or industrial construction sites or refineries and
  chemical manufacturers during maintenance "shut-down" periods, to include High Hazard Facility (HHF)
  inspections to evaluate compliance with
• Conducts inspections/investigations at Process Safety Management (PSM) facilities where highly flammable,
  corrosive, reactive or toxic chemicals are stored in quantities at or above the threshold listed in WAC 296-67, Safety
  Standards for Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals.
• Direct responses to fatalities, catastrophic incidents, chemical releases, and other high-profile workplace events.
• Accompany investigators as well as conduct independent investigations.
• Coach, mentor, train, and evaluate investigators while promoting consistency, quality, and technical excellence.
• Review inspection reports, investigations, and enforcement actions to ensure legal and technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineers, attorneys, emergency responders, industry representatives, federal agencies, and other regulatory partners.
• Help shape statewide inspection strategies, workload planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a technical resource on Washington's Process Safety Management regulations and enforcement.
• And much more!

Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent is required to travel between worksites to perform assigned duties and must operate a state-issued vehicle, motor pool vehicle, or personally owned vehicle (POV), as appropriate. Use of a POV will be reimbursed at the current state mileage reimbursement rate.
This is an active leadership role that combines office work with regular field responsibilities. Must be able to safely navigate a variety of work environments, including large manufacturing facilities with metal stairways, catwalks, ladders, and uneven terrain. Must also be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, using appropriate protective gear.
Travel & Work Schedule
This position offers variety and meaningful work, but it also requires flexibility.
Because workplace emergencies don't always happen during business hours, this position must be able to:

• Travel throughout the state with occasional overnight travel.
• Respond to fatalities, catastrophes, and other urgent incidents that may occur outside normal business hours.
• Occasionally work evenings, weekends, or extended hours to support critical investigations and operational needs.

If you're someone who enjoys meaningful field work and understands the importance of being available when critical incidents occur, you'll find this role both challenging and rewarding.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a collaborative leader who brings:

• Extensive Process Safety Management experience
• Excellent coaching and employee development abilities
• Sound judgment during emergency and high-profile situations
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to make confident decisions in complex technical environments

Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience
• A valid and unrestricted driver's license
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

And one of the following:

• Six years' experience as a DOSH Compliance Industrial Safety and Health Investigator, at the CISHI 3 or 4 level or equivalent experience as a Federal OSHA or other state plan journey-level safety and health specialist or industrial hygienist, with at least one of those yearsworking on Process Safety Management inspections/investigations.

OR

• Seven years of full-time experience as an employer's safety director or manager, industrial hygienist, or safety and health specialist. This experience must be from facilities with PSM covered processes and the work involved ensuring compliance with , Safety Standards for Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, or equivalent OSHA or other state-plan state regulations.

*Qualifying experience" is defined as experience (conducting independent WISHA or OSHA safety and health inspections in the workplace; or regulatory related inspections in the workplace, including construction, manufacturing and other industries; investigating accidents; and writing technical reports as a Safety & Health Officer, Consultant, Inspector, or WISHA or OSHA inspection, or regulatory related experience.
DESIRED:
Professional certifications are highly valued, including:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Marine Chemist (CMC)
• Bilingual preferred; persons of all languages are encouraged to apply. Bilingual jobs include a 5% salary increase for dual language responsibilities.

See all of our current L&I DOSH position openings here:
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.
Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A describing specific qualifications.
2. A current detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Background Check Notice:
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?
Washington is to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's .
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
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