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Project Engineer - Total Process Safety (TPS)

Chicago, IL

About Amp Americas

Founded in 2011, Amp Americas builds, manages, operates and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel and power. The vertically-integrated company leverages over a decade of unique expertise and specialized experience in carbon-negative fuel development, operations, services and marketing to deliver comprehensive, turn-key solutions that address greenhouse gas emissions and seek to improve air, land and water quality. Visit ampamericas.com.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer – Total Process Safety (TPS) will play a key role in advancing the company’s engineering and safety excellence within its biogas manufacturing operations. During the first six (6) months, the position will focus on implementing the Total Process Safety (TPS) framework — developing systems, safety inspections, tools, and procedures that ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of biogas production and upgrading facilities. Following the initial implementation phase, the role will transition into a Project Engineer position, leading and supporting capital projects from design through commissioning, while maintaining strong integration of process safety principles in all project phases. This position will report to the Engineering Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities

A. Initial 6-Month Total Process Safety (TPS) Phase

  • Lead the rollout of the TPS technical assessments within operations and engineering teams
  • Work with the external engineering partners to complete sites inspections of Safety Critical Devices, electrical systems and gas pressure systems
  • Develop and maintain Safety Critical Element (SCE) and Safety Critical Device (SCD) registers derived from HAZOP/PHA studies
  • Support and facilitate HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessment workshops for existing and new systems
  • Implement procedures for functional testing, alarm and trip verification, and bypass/override management
  • Work with operations and maintenance teams to embed safe operating practices, ensuring clear accountability for process safety controls
  • Establish process safety performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators)
  • Support training and awareness activities related to process safety systems and TPS principles

B. Transition to Project Engineering Role

  • Plan, execute, and deliver capital and improvement projects related to biogas production, upgrading, and utilities systems
  • Prepare engineering design packages, including scopes of work, P&IDs, datasheets, and cost estimates
  • Coordinate FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
  • Ensure process safety integration in all project stages—from concept to startup
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations) to achieve safe and efficient project outcomes
  • Manage contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers to meet project objectives on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with standards
  • Support project documentation, design reviews, management of change (MOC), and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
  • 3–7 years of relevant experience in engineering, operations, or process safety in industrial or energy sectors (biogas, oil & gas, or chemical processing preferred)
  • Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) and functional safety
  • Experience participating in or leading HAZOPs and risk assessments
  • Solid knowledge of plant instrumentation, control systems, and process operations
  • Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety-first culture
  • Experience in biogas, renewable energy, or anaerobic digestion operations (preferred)
  • Knowledge of environmental and regulatory frameworks (EPA, OSHA, COMAH, ATEX, etc.) (preferred)
  • Project management experience or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) (preferred)

 

What We Offer

  • Compensation package commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off and paid company holidays
  • Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry

 

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Amp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.

 

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