The Williams Companies

Process Safety Engineer (Sr or Staff)

The Williams Companies$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering field or Engineering Technology with a P.E. license
  • 8-15 years of engineering experience in natural gas or petrochemical industry (varies by position)
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA process safety regulations
  • Experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
  • Ability to travel up to 35% as required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject matter expert on process safety programs such as PHA and MOC
  • Facilitate PHAs for projects and operations
  • Train personnel for PHA facilitation
  • Support internal and external audits and inspections
  • Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
  • Lead process safety due diligence for acquisitions
  • Provide regulatory compliance guidance to operations teams

Benefits

  • Annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and contributions
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Employee stock purchase plan and life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
A Day in the Life:

As an Engineer on the Enterprise Process Safety team, you will collaborate across the organization to support compliance with process safety regulations and ensure consistent implementation of process safety programs and standards. You will provide support for a broad range of natural gas operations, including gathering and processing, transmission, storage, LNG, and power generation facilities. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on process safety requirements and help operational teams understand, apply, and continuously improve process safety practices.

Responsibilities/Expectations:
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and program lead for one or more process safety programs (e.g., facility siting, equipment spacing, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Risk Management Plan (RMP) submissions, etc.)
  • Facilitate PHAs for projects and operating facilities
  • Train and certify personnel to facilitate one-node PHAs
  • Support internal and external process safety audits, assessments, and regulatory inspections
  • Participate in process safety-related incident investigations and root cause analyses
  • Lead process safety due diligence activities for potential acquisitions
  • Prepare and submit incident reports to the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), as required, and coordinate responses to agency inquiries
  • Provide guidance to operations teams on OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) applicability and compliance requirements
  • Monitor regulatory developments, evaluate and comment on proposed rule changes, and help guide organizational compliance strategies
  • Resolve complex technical and regulatory issues through sound engineering judgment, analysis, and innovation
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve process safety programs, tools, and work processes, including the use of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence
  • Train, mentor, and support employees in process safety principles and program requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate process safety impacts and provide technical guidance to maintain regulatory compliance
  • Performs sophisticated technical tasks and leads teams in projects of major scope and complexity
  • Participates in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications
  • Interprets technological aspects of business and coordinates with leaders to ensure success
  • Prepares and delivers presentations
  • Applies expertise, knowledge and experience from projects that positively impacts earnings
  • Collaborates with others to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
  • Handles resources requirements for projects
  • Other duties as assigned


Education/Years of Experience:

Engineer Sr:
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification

Engineer Staff:
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry


Other Requirements:
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) regulations
  • Working knowledge of DOT Parts 192, 193, and 195, including an understanding of process safety-related requirements and the applicability of PSM, RMP, and DOT regulations across different operations
  • Experience facilitating PHAs for operating facilities and capital projects
  • Ability to travel up to 35% as required


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Here's a look at what that means:

  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
  • 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
  • Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
  • Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
  • Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about


Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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About The Williams Companies

Williams is an energy infrastructure company that connects North America's hydrocarbon resources to growing natural gas markets. The company owns and operates midstream gathering and processing assets, and interstate natural gas pipelines. Williams' interstate gas pipeline and gathering and processing operations span the United States, including strategic assets in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with major offices located in Houston, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. It currently employs more than 5,000 people.

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Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
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