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Vulcan Elements

Process Safety Engineer

Durham, NC

This role leads cross-functional efforts to identify and control process hazards, reduce operational risk, and promote a strong process safety culture throughout the facility. This role begins in ...

Vulcan Elements

Process Safety Engineer

Raleigh, NC

This role leads cross-functional efforts to identify and control process hazards, reduce operational risk, and promote a strong process safety culture throughout the facility. This role begins in ...

OxyChem

Process Safety Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

This role leads Process Safety and Process Risk Management across OxyChem manufacturing sites, ensuring the protection of employees, the environment, customers, and surrounding communities. The ...

Ineos

Process Safety Advisor

League City, TX · Hybrid

$142K/yr

The role supports company-wide process safety performance by influencing and providing technical leadership to help move the organization to the next level of performance in process safety, risk ...

Buckman

Sr. Process Safety Engineer

Memphis, TN · On-site

Senior Process Safety Engineer Buckman-Memphis, TN Buckman is a privately held, global specialty ... You will act as a strategic advisor and technical leader-guiding cross-functional teams in the ...

INEOS

Process Safety Advisor

League City, TX · On-site

$142K/yr

The role supports company-wide process safety performance by influencing and providing technical leadership to help move the organization to the next level of performance in process safety, risk ...

Buckman

Sr. Process Safety Engineer

Memphis, TN · On-site

Senior Process Safety Engineer Buckman-Memphis, TN Buckman is a privately held, global specialty ... You will act as a strategic advisor and technical leader-guiding cross-functional teams in the ...

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How much do process safety leader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for process safety leader in the United States is $113,169.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a process safety leader?

A Process Safety Leader is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing the safety of industrial processes, particularly in industries like chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals. Their main goal is to prevent accidents, such as fires, explosions, and toxic releases, by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing safety measures. They work closely with engineering, operations, and management teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of continuous improvement in process safety. Additionally, they often lead investigations of incidents and provide training to staff on best safety practices.

What is the difference between Process Safety Leader vs Process Safety Engineer?

AspectProcess Safety LeaderProcess Safety Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering or safety, with certifications like API, NEBOSH, or OSHASimilar credentials, often with engineering degrees and safety certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads safety programs, manages teams, and oversees safety compliance in industrial settingsDesigns, analyzes, and implements safety systems and processes within facilities
Industry UsageUsed across oil & gas, chemical, and manufacturing industries for safety leadership rolesCommonly found in engineering teams focused on safety system development and analysis

The Process Safety Leader focuses on managing safety programs and leading teams to ensure safety compliance, while the Process Safety Engineer concentrates on designing and implementing safety systems. Both roles require similar credentials and work in related environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a process safety leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Process Safety Leader, you need a solid background in chemical or process engineering, experience in industrial safety management, and typically a relevant degree and certifications such as CSP or CCPS. Proficiency with risk assessment tools, process hazard analysis (PHA) software, and safety management systems is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help drive a culture of safety and ensure stakeholder engagement. These skills and qualifications are crucial for identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance in high-stakes industrial environments.

What are common challenges a process safety leader faces when implementing new safety protocols across multiple departments?

A Process Safety Leader often encounters challenges such as gaining buy-in from diverse teams, aligning new protocols with existing operations, and ensuring consistent understanding across departments. They must balance regulatory compliance with practical operational constraints, which can require negotiation and clear communication. Additionally, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement often involves overcoming resistance to change and providing ongoing training and support. Effective collaboration, adaptability, and strong leadership skills are crucial in overcoming these challenges.
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Infographic showing various Process Safety Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,169 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Process Safety Engineer

Husky Marketing & Supply

Sylvania, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 08/31/2026
About this opportunity:
Cenovus Energy is now seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead the process safety initiatives to support a zero-harm work environment by mitigating risk and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to address process safety issues at our Toledo Refinery.
What you'll do:
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with U.S. process safety requirements, including OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP)
  • Lead and support refinery process safety programs, providing technical safety and engineering expertise across PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, MAH, and Management of Change (MOC)
  • Drive continuous improvement of process safety systems, workflows, and assurance mechanisms to ensure consistent and effective implementation
  • Serve as a change agent, embedding process safety principles across the organization and influencing stakeholders at all levels
  • Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analyses, identifying lessons learned and preventing recurrence of major incidents
  • Coordinate and oversee audits (internal, third party, insurance), ensuring gap identification, tracking, and timely close out of corrective actions
  • Partner with site leadership and HSE leadership to identify and mitigate key risks, advance safety systems, and set, measure, and analyze occupational and process safety performance goals

Who you are:
  • Legally authorized to work in the US
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Science, or Safety/Environmental discipline
  • 8+ years experience in process engineering, technical safety, or process safety engineering in oil and gas or chemicals
  • Subject matter expert of US regulations, specifically the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP Rule
  • In depth familiarity with MOC, PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, and major accident hazard (MAH) methodologies and good practices
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating MOC, HAZOP/PHA, and LOPA
  • Proficient in Root Cause Analysis methodologies and incident investigation leadership
We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT AUGUST 30, 2026.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com .
Who we are:
Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner.
We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.
Other operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia.
Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram .
The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We're committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Annual bonus
  • Retirement savings plan matching
  • Long-term incentives*
  • Medical & dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Virtual healthcare coverage
  • Generous leave of absence programs
  • Fitness membership reimbursement
*Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
  • Internal course offerings
  • Education assistance for additional development
  • Opportunities to work on special projects
  • Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes-for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
  • Our purpose: We energize the world to make people's lives better.
  • Our values:
    • Protect what matters
    • Do it right
    • Make it better
    • Do it together
  • Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares , connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
    • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
    • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
    • Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually.
  • Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.
Equal opportunity employer
We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.
To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com .
The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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