Summary of Role
As a Process Safety Associate Management (PSM) Engineer, you'll help ensure our chemical manufacturing processes are safe, compliant, and operating efficiently. Working alongside engineering, operations, maintenance, and EHS teams, you'll evaluate process risks, participate in hazard reviews and incident investigations, support equipment and process changes, and help implement improvements that protect employees, the environment, and our facility.
This role is ideal for someone early in their engineering or safety career who wants hands-on experience in process safety while developing expertise in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The position requires execution of the Sterling Values and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.
Essential Functions
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the sites OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
Supports and completes preparation of written documentation, reports, and presentations related to process safety activities.
Help identify process safety improvement opportunities through collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
Assist in updating process safety–related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), engineering standards, and guidelines.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) as a team member and work toward facilitator qualification.
Help track PHA recommendations and verify follow ‑ up actions.
Participate in incident investigations and learn root cause analysis (RCA) methods.
Support Pre ‑ Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and process safety audits.
Assist in developing and delivering basic process safety training materials.
Support the Management of Change (MOC) process by helping maintain documentation and workflow accuracy.
Collaborate with project managers on capital and operational projects to ensure safety considerations are addressed.
Assist with preparing regulatory reports and documentation for submission.
Participate in customer or regulatory audits as needed.
Complete all required cGMP and company training in a timely manner.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Key Competencies
Foundational understanding of process safety, chemical engineering principles, or EHS concepts (coursework or internship experience acceptable).
Strong communication skills and ability to prepare clear documentation.
Willingness to learn PHA, RCA, and other process safety methodologies.
Ability to support audits, inspections, and risk assessments under guidance.
Interest in fostering a strong safety culture and engaging with employees at all levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, occupational safety or related discipline.
Or 3 years applicable work experience in a PSM covered facility.
Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel may be required.
Other Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
This position is eligible for a flexible schedule.
This position is not eligible for remote / hybrid work location.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is moderate to noisy. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to airborne particles and fumes. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to chemicals. Must have the ability to wear PPE as required. Employee occasionally may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
Diversity and Inclusion
Sterling values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Why Consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complimented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK and the US, where we employ more than 800 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
