Vulcan Elements
Process Safety Engineer
Research Triangle Park, NC · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
ComplianceProcurementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOSHA
About the role
- Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future.
- With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future.
- This role begins in Durham, NC and is expected to move to Benson, NC upon completion of new facility.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's PSM program in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA RMP requirements.
- Develop, implement, oversee and maintain all PSM program elements, including but not limited to:
- Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and EHS to evaluate process changes, equipment upgrades, tool changes, and capital projects for safety and regulatory impact.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of hazardous materials by control area, ensuring compliance with MAQs and separation requirements.
- Develop systems for monitoring chemical usage, storage, and movement to proactively prevent MAQ exceedances.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Facilities teams to ensure storage rooms, control areas, and fire protection systems meet MAQ‑related design criteria.
- Analyze process safety metrics, develop leading and lagging indicators, and provide regular reports to leadership.
- Lead and support process safety audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews; develop improvement plans based on findings.
- Develop and deliver process safety and MAQ training programs for employees and contractors.
- Develop, implement, oversee and maintain all
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in process safety management.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA, API, and other relevant industry standards.
- Experience conducting PHAs (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA) and risk assessments.
- Strong knowledge of MAQ requirements and management.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
- Coordinate with local fire authorities or regulatory agencies when MAQ reporting, permitting, or inspections are required.
- Identify and lead projects required to bring MAQ‑related deficiencies back into compliance (e.g., fire‑rated separation, secondary containment, inventory redistribution).
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial, or related field preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have
- PHA/LOPA leadership certification.
- Experience in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of reliability engineering or mechanical integrity systems.
- Familiarity with software used for PHA, incident investigations, and MOC workflows.
- Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and revalidations
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
- Operating procedures and safe work practices
Company info
- Review facility modifications, equipment changes, and chemical substitutions for MAQ impact as part of the MOC process.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U
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