Senior Process Safety Engineer

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO

. Provide functional support and guidance for PSM elements owned by other departments .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Chemical Engineering, with a strong focus on developing and implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and leading Process Hazard Analysis teams. Proven ability to mentor and train personnel while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing safety practices within manufacturing environments.

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Process Safety Management ExpertiseProcess Hazard Analysis LeadershipChemical Engineering DegreeOSHA 1910.119 KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Process Safety Policies DevelopmentRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationMathematical AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceData EvaluationSafety Training DevelopmentProcess Engineering SupportHazard MitigationManagement-of-Change Systems

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring SkillsNegotiation SkillsInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

Process Hazard Analysis Leader Training

Industry Keywords

Chemical ManufacturingSafety ComplianceProcess SafetyRegulatory StandardsHazard Data Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide functional support and guidance for PSM elements owned by other departments
Develop and deliver PSM-required employee training
Establish methods for sharing relevant safety knowledge and industry lessons learned
Develop process safety expertise, judgment, and initiative within the workforce
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve process safety policies, procedures, and systems
Ensure the PSM Program meets Corden's business needs
Establish relationships with internal and external process safety resources
Provide process safety technical and regulatory expertise to Corden employees
Establish, maintain, and enhance management-of-change systems
Develop and implement systems for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating or preventing hazards
Periodically assess the PSM Program against site and regulatory requirements
Address identified program deficiencies
Lead risk assessment and incident investigation teams and follow implementation of recommendations
Coordinate physical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final products for hazard data
Develop systems for safely handling and using hazardous materials
Coach, mentor, and train less experienced engineers and operations personnel on PSM subjects
Lead Process Hazard Analysis teams and support chemical manufacturing process engineering
Advise management on PSM opportunities and advances
Lead concurrent projects and project teams focused on safety, compliance, cost reduction, and process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from a 4-year college or university is required
Five years’ experience in Chemical Plant Process Engineering/Support Functions, including 3 years of direct experience with Process Safety responsibilities
Hands-on experience in a Manufacturing environment including process safety responsibilities
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables
Process Hazard Analysis Leader training and demonstrated ability to effectively lead Process Hazard Analysis Teams
Experience with process engineering support for chemical manufacturing processes
Strong working knowledge of OSHA's 1910.119 standard, regulatory letters of interpretation, recognized codes, and engineering standards
Ability to read, understand, explain, propose, defend, and implement regulatory-compliant, cost-effective solutions
Demonstrated technical competence and ability to learn new processes and technical subject matter
Demonstrated hands-on approach emphasizing cost effectiveness and high-quality standards
Strong written and verbal presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to manage several complicated projects concurrently
Demonstrated understanding of PSM requirements
Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiation, initiative, and communication skills
Ability to resolve complex problems with competing priorities and influence others collaboratively
Ability to successfully lead project teams to achieve clearly defined goals
None required under Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6%; 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance