Process Safety Manager Engineer, New Graduate

About the Role

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions. This role supports customers across various markets by ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and by delivering safe, high-performance refrigeration systems.

Job Role

The PSM Engineer- New Graduate serves as a subject matter expert on OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform consultative audits and inspections for customer facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA’s PSM and EPA’s RMP programs.
• Provide detailed engineering reports documenting program deficiencies with recommended corrective actions.
• Conduct engineering system calculations as part of compliance evaluations.
• Deliver on-site and remote training sessions to educate customers on PSM/RMP compliance.
• Act as a compliance subject matter expert for internal engineering and design teams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Systems Engineering.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites across the U.S. (12-15 weeks per year).
• Strong communication skills to explain program deficiencies to site and corporate-level customer staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Ability and willingness to instruct refrigeration and compliance concepts to technical and management personnel.
• Strong writing skills for preparing accurate and thorough engineering reports.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working at heights and performing hands-on tasks on active job sites.
• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment and regular drug testing.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
• Occasionally may need to lift or carry items up to 25 pounds.

Preferences

• EIT license or interest in pursuing it.
• Willingness to work toward obtaining a PE license (company sponsorship available).
• Prior experience with mechanical systems, process improvement, or MEP construction.
• HVAC/R industry experience.