Chemical Engineer

Ensafe - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Knoxville, TN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

EnSafe is seeking a Chemical Engineer to work with clients in various industries, focusing on health and safety concerns. The role involves managing projects related to process safety management, risk assessment, and compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and client interaction, with travel primarily across the Southeastern U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an elevated level of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards when managing and working with chemical and industrial processes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor process safety management (PSM) programs in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Conduct safety reviews and risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the manufacturing processes and develop solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Manage and conduct hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), process hazard analyses (PHA), and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR).
• Ensure all changes to processes are controlled through the Management of Change (MOC) procedure.
• Provide technical support to operations and engineering teams to ensure safety is integrated into all processes and designs.
• Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Train and educate employees on safety procedures and protocols, emphasizing the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, prepare detailed reports and communicate findings to site leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement long-term process improvement efforts.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• 1-2 or more years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, and may consider internships.
• Proficiency in using process safety software and tools, PHAPro software.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, industry standards and best practices
• Critical thinking skills are required.
• Communication skills, written and verbal are critical to success.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for the ideal candidate
• Growth and development opportunities
• Diverse and authentic workplace culture