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How much do process safety jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 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.

What is a process safety?

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 typical responsibilities of a process safety professional?

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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the process safety position?

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.

How to become a process safety?

To become a process safety professional, typically a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, safety engineering, or a related field is required. Gaining experience in process operations and safety management, along with certifications such as Certified Process Safety Professional (CPSP), can enhance job prospects. Strong knowledge of safety protocols, risk assessment, and process control tools is essential for this role.

What does a process safety specialist do?

A process safety specialist develops and implements safety protocols to prevent accidents in industrial processes involving hazardous materials. They conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and often use tools like HAZOP studies and safety management systems to minimize risks in manufacturing or chemical plants.
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Infographic showing various Process Safety job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% 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.

Specialist, Process Safety Engineering

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited

Deerfield, IL • On-site

$110.40 - $173.47/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 172 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Process Safety Engineering

Requisition ID: 32906

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

Job Type: Full Time

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose,Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

We are seeking a collaborative and driven process safety professional who values diversity, teamwork, and shared success. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and experienced Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) facilitator with deep knowledge of Process Safety Management best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. They will possess strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to support equipment and system performance, as well as identify opportunities for program development and continuous improvement. This role requires excellent communication and influencing skills to build alignment and gain buy-in for recommendations across diverse stakeholder groups. Success in this position also depends on the ability to work effectively both independently and within teams.

This position is located at either Nutrien's Deerfield, Illinois, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan or Calgary, Alberta head offices.

What You'll Do:
  • Provide Process Hazard Analysis facilitation services, coaching, and advice to Nutrien chemical manufacturing sites and terminals, including preparation and planning, conducting the workshops, supporting management review of findings, completing professional reports on time, and following up on important recommendations.
  • Ensure all sites have an up to date and complete schedule of PHA Revalidations and collaborate with on-site teams to optimize the schedule across many sites.
  • Challenge the status quo and regularly test effectiveness of process safety practices and standards.
  • Provide competent process safety engineering advice and support for sites to develop practical solutions to manage operational risk.
  • Keep current on industry best practice, interpret codes and standards changes, and facilitate the sharing of best practices among the operating sites.
  • Participate in Process Safety Management audits and conduct assessments on specific risk management processes such as management of change and pre-start up safety review.
  • Support the development and delivery of process safety training
  • Monitor process safety key performance indicators, identify trends, surface risks & support risk assessments, as well as process safety event investigations as required
  • Mentor less experienced process safety engineers and guide other functions and engineering disciplines to improve risk literacy and process hazard awareness.
  • Lead change initiatives and teams to guide the development, planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety standards and best practices, with a depth of understanding of business and organizational impacts of changes.
What You'll Bring:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
  • 12+ years in a process safety engineering role, working in an industrial processing environment
  • Background in chemical processing, with anhydrous ammonia experience considered an asset
  • Experience with PHAPro, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio
  • Experience with BowTieXP, PHAST, Safeti considered an asset

Skills:

  • Skilled and experienced Process Hazard Analysis facilitator
  • Extensive knowledge of process safety management best practices, industry standards, and relevant regulations
  • Effectively communicate to achieve a high level of buy in for recommendations from all affected parties, demonstrated influence without positional authority
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team context with excellent time management, organizational skills, and change management.
  • Consequence Modeling, SIL studies, quantitative risk assessment, fire protection engineering experience considered an asset

The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, Illinois, is between $110,400 - $173,470 USD per year. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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