Process Safety Management Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The person hired for the position of Process Safety Management Engineer will have the opportunity to work with a team of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professionals in a manufacturing plant setting. This position will assist in the coordination and completion of site EHS compliance objectives, while using engineering/scientific concepts, procedures, standards, regulatory and industry awareness to identify and resolve EHS issues.

As a(n) PSM Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Uses established tools for inspection, analysis, identification and prioritization of potential hazards area.

• Anticipates hazards in conditions beyond routine operations or with incomplete information.

• Develops training content and provides training on Safety & PSM topics.

• Coaches non-EHS professionals on Safety & PSM hazard recognition.

• Applies appropriate risk assessment tools, techniques and methodologies.

• Develops and implements risk assessment plans and priorities.

• Leverages technical knowledge by collecting and interpreting data to determine risk.

• Applies all specific requirements of regulations for Process Safety Management.

• Partners with internal stakeholders and technical resources on control solutions.

• Recommends control solutions for complex scenarios based on their overall effectiveness.

• Implements and maintains procedures and practices to complete routine compliance requirements.

• Engages internal and external stakeholders during the implementation of regulatory requirements and systems.

• Promotes best practices related to health/safety/environment and builds a respective culture within the organization.

• Lead and assist with incident investigations that are related to PSM.

• Provide technical support for successful completion of plant EHS Management Plan.

• Participate and/or lead portions of EHS self-assessments and/or audits.

• Supports site-wide EHS programs, systems, and processes.

• Willingness to be on-call for emergencies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)

• Three (3) years of safety/process safety and/or engineering field experience in a private, public, government or military environment

• Current, valid Driver’s License.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master's degree in EHS or Engineering from an accredited institution

• Five (5) years of safety/process safety and/or engineering field experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Brownwood, TX.

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/13/2026 To 09/12/2026 Or until filled

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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