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Amp Americas

Project Engineer - TPS

Amp Americas, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Project Engineer – TPS Amp Americas

Base Pay Range $100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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 a 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 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.

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Industries Oil and Gas and Services for Renewable Energy

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