As the Process Safety Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of leading change. Your role will be to own the implementation of progressive ADM Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, not just to meet, but to exceed, corporate and local compliance standards. You'll leverage your technical expertise and exceptional team-building capabilities to engage our diverse workforce, ranging from frontline to leadership, in advancing our PSM systems.
This role will be based in one of our Dawson Oil Complex manufacturing plants, with flexibility to engage in PSM process throughout the Complex. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager. Get ready to embark on a purposeful and rewarding career experience where your technical expertise and leadership will drive a transformation.
The Dawson Golden Peanut Complex, located in Dawson, GA, consists of 4 processing plants, peanut oil refining, peanut oil extraction, peanut oil shelling, hull and fiber processing, as well as a peanut procurement operation. It is staffed by approximately 130 employees and 10 contractors.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the process safety program for the facility: implement, manage, continuously improve.
Establish a safety culture across the facility based on reviewing and meeting goals, continuous risk reduction and prevention of process safety incidents.
Monitor, evaluate and report PSM performance at the facility and advise management on further improvements, working collaboratively with the Total Process Safety Technology Center in the North American region to align on PSM Programs and Goals.
Be the first point of contact between the facility and stakeholders: corporate Total Process Safety Technology Center, corporate EHS auditing group, third party process safety consultants, risk engineering, etc.
Participate in the facility's Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs); depending on the level of proficiency, the role may also facilitate the PHA.
Provide PSM training to different layers of plant leadership and engineers at the facility.
Conduct PSM self-assessments; participate in PSM Compliance Audits and assessments.
Organize and maintain technical process safety documentation.
Leads and facilitates local PSM Risk Assessments and related action plans.
Lead and facilitate local PSM incident investigations; Prepare and share Safety Alerts and Best Practices
Project design, development and management that are specific to PSM improvements
Review and approve/correct MOC requests related to changes in the process
Review and approve implementation and function of Process Safety Devices in the plant
Job Requirements
Bachelor's or a master's degree in chemical engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Operations, Technology COE, Engineering or EHS.
Exposure to OSHA's 14 element PSM program and/or 20 element Risk-Based Process Safety program as defined by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)
Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a result focused approach
Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator
A drive for success, a continuous improvement approach, a consistently positive attitude and outlook
Cultural awareness and the ability to bridge cross-cultural boundaries
Must be able to accomplish results by working effectively with others and be willing and able to work in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through closed spaces) to understand and monitor the process.
Must be able to respond quickly to changing requirements and be capable of working in hot and cold temperatures.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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Job Post Date: 10/17/25
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