Safety Specialist, RPT

Job ID:  23608
Location: 

Laurel, MT, US, 59044-8731

Date posted:  May 4, 2026
Employment Type:  Salary
Schedule:  Full Time
Job ID:  23608
Work Arrangement:  On-Site
Salary Range:  $86000.00 - $143700.00

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS  has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in Laurel, MT. We are looking for Experienced Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist to guide and improve process safety activities within the Laurel Refinery.  You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work in both a team environment and self-directed tasks are necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate HAZOPS for new projects and recertifications
  • Lead flare system modeling and PSV design basis reviews
  • Contribute to IPL development and implementation of refinery standards
  • Participate in regulatory and internal audits.
  • Facilitate Operations/PSM KPI monthly meeting
  • Engage in P&ID and Risk reviews
  • Serve as SME and Assists in Management of Change (MOC) workflow in SAP
  • Review RAGEGEP and identify opportunities to improve practices, operation, or design of the Laurel Refinery
  • Proficiency reading, auditing, and modifying P&ID drawings
  • Generate and implement technical recommendations to improve refinery PSM performance along with safety, environmental, reliability, and economic objectives
  • Foster an environment of open communication, problem resolution, and stewardship
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry codes and industry standards
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of other engineering disciplines and how to interface effectively across functional groups within the refinery
  • Support refinery turnaround and major maintenance events
  • Able to support the refinery Safety Department on-call duty
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience in process engineering, operations, or related field. 

Additional Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or Science Related Fields.
  • Working knowledge of applicable Engineering Standards, Specifications, National Codes, and Industry Best Practices applicable to the Refining Industry. 
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
  • Certification in HAZOP methodology and regulatory audits
  • Knowledge of data analysis techniques, root cause analysis tools and applications

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

 

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

 

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.       

 

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.