Process Safety Associate - Hybrid/Remote

Process Safety Associate (Technical Scribe Track)

Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)

Type: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt Employee

Travel: 40% to 60% domestic and international

Position Summary

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with clients, engaging in projects encompassing a broad spectrum of process safety and risk management activities. This role emphasizes being a technical scribe for PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA. The ideal candidates will take the initiative to leverage their engineering expertise and critical thinking abilities to achieve safety and business goals.

Aspiring candidates will actively pursue chances for leadership and personal development. Essential qualities for this role include strong technical proficiency, self-motivation, autonomy, adept organization, and the ability to operate effectively under the guidance of senior engineers.

Managing multiple work assignments and projects while collaborating in various time zones will also be a key aspect of this position. If you are passionate about making a difference in the safety and reliability of industries and thrive in a travel-centric role, we want you!

About Our Company

Saltegra Consulting LLC is a Southern California boutique Process Safety and Risk Management Consulting Firm. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best experience, expertise, and process safety and risk management solutions. Our team consistently facilitates critical safety studies to protect people, businesses, and the environment by reducing the risk of chemical-related incidents.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a technical scribe during PHA (Process Hazard Analyses), HAZOP (Hazard and Operability), and LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis) studies or workshops
• Work directly with experienced facilitators to document critical safety discussions
• Collaborate with cross-functional client teams and internal Saltegra experts
• Prepare detailed, high-quality reports that reflect the outcomes of safety studies
• Learn and use clients' standards for PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA
• Learn and use Saltegra's proven methodology and work toward facilitation readiness
• Effective and continued communication with clients and consulting team
• Able to work with a team on projects and independently on projects or tasks
• Perform technical reviews for peers, which could include marketing papers, presentations, reports, etc
• Be client-facing, having a proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional client relationships.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support project and client success
  
  

What Sets This Role Apart

• Structured growth path: Our associates receive coaching, mentorship, and defined benchmarks to transition into a PHA facilitator role
• Real-world exposure: Gain hands-on experience from day one with high-impact clients
• Global teamwork: Work alongside peers from the U.S., Asia, and South America
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline
• 1+ year of experience in engineering, consulting, or industrial operations preferred
• Recent graduates with strong technical foundations and communication skills will also be considered
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills
• U.S. work authorization is required
• Availability and willingness to travel 40–60% (domestic and international)
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience utilizing AI (artificial intelligence) tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or similar as part of their day-to-day
• Exposure to PHA/HAZOP concepts
• Familiarity with P&IDs and process flow diagrams
• Experience with tools like PHAPro, PHAWorks, or similar
  
  

What We Offer

• Hybrid/Remote Work Environment
• Opportunity to travel to our Asia and South America Offices, where you'll have the chance to connect with fellow team members personally
• Annual offsite team building activities
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment, free snacks, team retreats, and get-togethers
• The opportunity to work with leading companies and industries on pivotal safety challenges
• Benefits Package (Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance)
• Generous PTO that increases with tenure
• Up to fifteen (15) Company Holidays, depending on company and economic performance
  
  

Physical & Travel Requirements

This role involves visiting various client sites, including industrial settings, indoors and outdoors, and in varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, uneven terrain, stairs, etc.). Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel, which may involve long drives, extended periods away from home, and working across different time zones or shifts, depending on client needs.

Applicants Must Be Able To

• Move freely and safely within industrial environments.
• Stand or sit for extended periods during workshops and computer-based work.
• Lift and transport luggage or work materials up to 50 lbs.
• Be available and willing to travel 40–60% (domestic and international)
  
  

Compensation

This is a salaried, exempt W2 employee position. Compensation ranges from $62,000 to $75,000 annually, depending on location, relevant skills and experience, and alignment with Saltegra's team member levels. This role is eligible for our full benefits package.

To apply, please send your updated CV and cover letter to [email protected] or apply here on LinkedIn.

Saltegra Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We are also a drug-free workplace and comply with ADA regulations as applicable.