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Conductprocess safety reviews using techniques such as Hazards and Operability Study(HAZOP), What-If, and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA). * Collaborate withproject teams on the implementation ...

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How much do process safety jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for process safety 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.

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A Process Safety professional is responsible for identifying and evaluating hazards associated with industrial processes and implementing measures to minimize risk. This often involves conducting risk assessments, process hazard analyses, safety audits, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies. They also develop safety procedures, provide training, and work closely with operations, engineering, and environmental teams to promote a culture of safety. The role may require responding to incidents, investigating root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence. These tasks demand strong technical acumen and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What is a Process Safety job?

A Process Safety job focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with industrial processes to prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental harm. Professionals in this role develop and implement safety management systems, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. They work closely with engineering, operations, and management teams to improve workplace safety and process reliability. Their goal is to minimize hazards related to chemical, mechanical, or operational failures, ensuring a safe and sustainable work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Process Safety position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Process Safety, you need a solid understanding of chemical engineering principles, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in engineering or a related technical field. Familiarity with process hazard analysis (PHA) tools such as HAZOP, LOPA, and safety management systems, as well as certifications like CSP or CIH, is often required. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and attention to detail are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the effective identification, management, and mitigation of risks to protect people, property, and the environment in industrial settings.

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Infographic showing various Process Safety job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,169 per year, or $54.4 per hour.
Director, Process Safety and Design

Director, Process Safety and Design

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 74 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Global Engineering, this role will have high visibility to the Operations executive leadership team as a key leader and globally recognized Subject Matter Expert - sharing your knowledge and expertise to ensure that we deliver best-in-class process design in the projects that we execute and throughout our global manufacturing network. In this role, you will be expected to bring new ideas, industry best practices and innovative solutions so that we are continuously ensuring our manufacturing facilities operate at the highest standards of engineering design and process safety.

Responsibilities:

  • You will be a trusted partner and establish process safety strategy for the global manufacturing network, providing Leadership with regular updates on the manufacturing sites and continuous improvement initiatives related to Process Safety Management (PSM).
  • Successfully engaging globally across all manufacturing sites, collaborating with site leadership to create defined timelines for the implementation of process safety recommendations and continuous improvement goals. You will have joint responsibility with Site Directors to ensure that timelines are achieved.
  • With your team of SMEs, you will be accountable to drive global network Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) efforts, capital project design reviews, process safety training and other process safety initiatives.
  • Design, develop, implement and monitor the process safety roadmap for the global network with an overarching focus to drive standardized processes, reduce risk, eliminate failure modes and ensure global compliance.
  • Leveraging your background in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field, provide technical support to global network of sites on design and process safety related issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement process safety culture across the network. Be a visible leader for AbbVie’s Zero. Believe it. Achieve it.(ZBA) philosophy.
  • Lead process safety reviews, during design and start-up for major capital projects across the global network. Provide technical input for Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCE) to ensure that significant safety and environmental aspects are properly integrated during the Front-End Planning design process for new product introduction, product-transfer between sites, and changes to existing processes and equipment. Lead the hazard screening process for Tech Transfers and New Product Introductions.
  • Develop network dashboard of process safety related KPIs to measure continuous improvement progress. Maintain currency with industry best practices, Best Available Technologies (BAT), and trends. Share this knowledge with peers and leadership.
  • With your team, support the process safety element of internal EHS audits to ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies, adoption of best practices to identify and manage risk, and conformance to company directives.
  • Experienced people leader with proven responsibility for talent selection, talent development and performance management.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree required in Chemical Engineering, or other technical field preferably in engineering or life sciences. Master's degree not required, but preferred.
  • Experience leading and coaching a diverse team to success, adapting your leadership style as needed to excel.
  • Ability to partner with, influence and guide decision making at global senior leadership level.
  • 15+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical and/or chemical industries in engineering or manufacturing support environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in process engineering, process design or a technical safety discipline.
  • 30% travel with this role due to the global nature of the position

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013