As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

H.B. Fuller’s South Bend, Indiana facility has an opportunity for an experienced Process Safety Engineer to lead process risk reduction efforts. The South Bend facility is covered by OSHA's Process Safety Management standard and specializes in the manufacture of adhesives and sealants utilizing flammable solvents. This role is critical within the operations team to ensure the safe handling and transfer of materials as well as to design and implement appropriate process safety control systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs to support compliance with OSHA's Process Safety Management standard's 14 elements as well as EPA's Risk Management Plan.

• Lead Process Hazard Analyses on existing and new equipment and processes.

• Support the Maintenance Department in the establishment of mechanical integrity elements and execution through integrity testing and preventative maintenance efforts.

• Collaborate with the engineering and EHS teams on Management of Change reviews, Pre-Start Safety Reviews, and incident investigations.

• Determine needed process safety controls or improvements and identify, design, and execute appropriate engineering controls.

• Develop, revise, and maintain Process Safety Information for relevant equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant related field,

• 5+ years experience in process safety engineering role, or related role in an industrial, chemical, or heavy industry manufacturing facility.

• Knowledge in PSM and RMP requirements.

• Experience in PHA facilitation and other forms or process risk assessment.

• Background in functional safety design and process safety control systems.

• 10% travel

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of the chemical process industry, manufacturing processes, equipment, and chemistry including flammable materials.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require H.B. Fuller sponsorship of a work visa to work for H.B. Fuller.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.