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Administers the SPR's Process Safety Management (PSM) Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Program to ensure OSHA compliance. This includes but is not limited to performing PHAs for new/modified systems and ...

This position provides key leadership in the continuous improvement of Westlake Vinyls' Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan (PSM and RMP) programs. This includes ownership of the ...

The Process Engineer contributes to Process Safety Management activities, participates in root cause investigations, and collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, and other engineering disciplines ...

Lead Process Engineer

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$95K - $123K/yr

Develop and support execution of projects and assignments per company workflow processes, policies and procedures within schedule and cost budgets * Assist with Process Safety Management/Process ...

Participate in process safety activities including hazard reviews, incident investigations, and management of change. * Support alarm management initiatives, including alarm rationalisation and KPI ...

Providing technical mentoring and guidance to engineering teams on functional safety best practices. * Supporting Management of Change (MOC) processes involving SIS modifications. * Interfacing with ...

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How much do process safety management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for process safety management in Louisiana is $106,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,800.00 and $119,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Process Safety Management?

Process Safety Management (PSM) is a systematic approach to preventing the release of hazardous chemicals and managing the risks associated with processes that involve highly hazardous substances. It involves a set of interrelated principles, regulations, and practices designed to protect workers, facilities, and the environment from catastrophic incidents such as fires, explosions, and toxic releases. PSM includes elements like hazard analysis, mechanical integrity, training, and emergency planning. Organizations implementing PSM must comply with regulatory standards, such as OSHA’s PSM standard in the United States. Effective PSM enhances workplace safety and helps ensure regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Process Safety Management, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Process Safety Management (PSM) often face challenges such as ensuring consistent compliance across teams, managing complex regulatory requirements, and fostering a strong safety culture. Effective communication and regular training are essential to keep all employees informed and engaged with safety protocols. Collaborating closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams helps identify risks early and implement proactive solutions. Additionally, staying up-to-date with industry standards and conducting frequent audits can help address potential gaps in safety processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Process Safety Management professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in Process Safety Management, you need a strong background in chemical engineering, industrial safety, or related fields, often supported by relevant degrees and industry experience. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, safety management systems (such as OSHA PSM standards), and certifications like CSP or CIH are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals identify hazards and implement preventative measures collaboratively. These skills ensure the safe operation of industrial processes, protect employees and the environment, and help organizations comply with regulatory requirements.

What is the difference between Process Safety Management vs Process Safety Technician?

AspectProcess Safety ManagementProcess Safety Technician
CertificationsOSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) certification, safety trainingOSHA PSM training, technical safety certifications
Work EnvironmentManagement systems, compliance oversight, safety program developmentField inspections, equipment monitoring, safety procedures implementation
Employer & Industry UsageRefineries, chemical plants, oil & gas facilitiesRefineries, chemical manufacturing, industrial plants

Process Safety Management focuses on developing and maintaining safety programs to prevent major incidents, while Process Safety Technicians implement safety procedures, conduct inspections, and support safety compliance on the ground. Both roles are essential in ensuring industrial safety and require related certifications and industry experience.

What are the most commonly searched types of Process Safety Management jobs in Louisiana?

The most popular types of Process Safety Management jobs in Louisiana are:

What job categories do people searching Process Safety Management jobs in Louisiana look for?

The top searched job categories for Process Safety Management jobs in Louisiana are:

Infographic showing various Process Safety Management job openings in Louisiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $106,890 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

Senior/ Staff Engineer, Process Safety Management

Cheniere

Cameron, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description


At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees, customers and beyond.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior/Staff Engineer, Process Safety Management reports to the Engineering Superintendent, Process Safety Management, and will help to provide governance and assurance for an effective implementation of the Process Safety Management program elements. The Senior/Staff Engineer, Process Safety Management will support implementation and ongoing assurance of this Process Safety Management program and shall support the site's procedures, guidelines, and tools, associated with Process Safety Management, with a focus on continuous improvement.
All activities will be delivered maintaining Cheniere's core values: teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimble and safety.
This is a non-DOT position.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Dependent on the specific work assignment within the Process Safety program, some or all of the following apply:
  • Support the adoption, implementation, and assurance of the PSM elements across the various site departments to ensure company best practices and procedures are understood, implemented and followed.
  • Support and facilitate PHAs and other risk assessment processes.
  • Identify and quantify Process Safety risks at the facility and measures for managing these risks.
  • Ensure Process Safety risks are tracked, communicated, action plans are approved, and risks managed properly through the Process Safety Risk Register and Risk Action Plans (RAP). Maintain and update the Process Safety Risk Register. Provide technical leadership and support to identify hazards, evaluate the risk of those hazards, and assist in the development of effective solutions to mitigate risk.
  • Develop and perform self-assessment for various PSM programs.
  • Supports and manage the Incident Management Process and Incident Investigations associated with identified Process Safety Events (PSEs).
  • Develop, monitor, and analyze trends in site PSM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Support the MOC Process to ensure risks are properly identified and managed for changes and PHAs and PSSRs are adequate.
  • Support the Bypass Override Risk Assessment (BORA) process as required.
  • Mentor others in process safety to understand, identify and reduce process safety risk.
  • Support the site in identifying and sustaining the management of key Process Safety Information (PSI).
  • Support the development of PSM software tools.
  • Perform Building Siting reviews to evaluate occupied and non-occupied buildings and support Building Siting program at site.
  • The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge:
Possesses a thorough understanding of OSHA PSM, Responsible Care, and EPA - RMP regulations. Understands and can apply API Process Safety Performance Indicators, Management of Hazards associated with Process Plant Buildings and Process Safety Risks at a facility. As well as a general understanding of consequence modeling, Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) methods and interpreting results. General knowledge of API 752, 753, 756.Understands natural gas liquefaction, LNG transportation, operations, storage, and loading.
Familiar with the various applicable federal, state, and local agencies and applicable laws, regulations, codes, standards, and permits required to operate LNG terminals, including but not limited to: DOT, OSHA, USCG, EPA, FERC, NFPA, and knowledge of emergency response operations, planning, techniques, and reporting.
Skills:
  • Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
  • Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite consisting of Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
  • A thorough understanding of process safety and its application to facility assets, programs, and procedures.
  • Experience and knowledge of process safety principles, methodologies, and tools.
  • Able to understand and assess risks based on operating process plant changes and lead a team through a robust risk assessment of physical changes to an operating process plant (based on P&ID's, ISO's, Electrical Drawings, Cause and effects, Safe Operating Limits, Technical Drawings, Facility Siting, SDSs, Fire Hazard Analysis).
  • Able to interpret consequence and QRA results and apply them to other activities.
  • Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
  • Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
  • Adept in report writing for PSM and skilled in leading a diverse technical and operations team through complex process operations conversations.
  • Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
  • Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; Chemical/Mechanical Engineering is preferred; A Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing is preferred.
Experience:
  • Senior: Minimum of seven (7+) years of direct experience in Process Safety Management in LNG, oil, gas, chemical, or related industry.
  • Staff: Minimum of ten (10+) years of direct experience in Process Safety Management in LNG, oil, gas, chemical, or related industry.

DIRECT REPORTS
No direct reports.
FREEDOM TO ACT
The Staff Engineer, Process Safety Management is an expert in their field and requires minimal supervision.
WORK CONDITIONS
  • Job is performed in an industrial plant environment.
  • Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.
  • Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate.
  • Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, smell, type and write.
  • Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise. There is a considerable number of outdoor activities involved.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
  • Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid and CPR.
  • Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
About Us
Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future.
We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities, and our assets.
Cheniere Energy's global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock-grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring.
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.
A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.