Individuals in this position will primarily be responsible for managing process hazard analysis (PHA) and layer of protection analysis (LOPA) engagements with clients at locations around the U.S., but international locations may be possible if desired. Individuals selected for this position will be responsible for leading and/or scribing PHAs, LOPAs, and performing related consulting activities for a wide variety of clients across all industries (e.g., refining, petrochemical, oil & gas production, chemical, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, consumer products, etc.).

What You Will Do:

Lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) using a variety of methods (HAZOP, What-if, checklists, etc.) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to provide risk identification/ assessment Be client-facing, having a proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional client relationships Prepare, facilitate, and write recommendations and reports for the PHA (using HAZOP, what-if, checklists, etc.)  Selecting appropriate PHA methodology based on the complexity of the process and hazards involved  Ensure the PHA scenarios, consequences, safeguards, and recommendations are complete and correctly identified and captured Read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Drawings, Cause & Effect Charts, Instrument Diagrams, etc. Collaborate directly with clients on technical aspects of the projects and can communicate technical requirements and deliverables clearly and concisely

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably chemical or mechanical engineering discipline At least 10 years of process safety experience and knowledge of OSHA’s process safety management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and/or EPA’s rule on risk management programs (40 CFR 68) Facilitated at least twenty (20) PHAs of process units with three (3) of them including a LOPA evaluation The ideal candidate will have ten (10) or more years of experience facilitating PHAs and LOPAs (using HAZOP, what-if, checklists, etc.)  Experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry Extensive experience participating on PHA teams as leader and scribe Excellent technical, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledgeable/proficient with Microsoft Word and one or more commercial PHA software programs (e.g., PHA-Pro, Leader)  Ability to read and understand process drawings (e.g., PFD, and P&ID) Knowledge of safety systems (Fire & Gas, Deluge, ESD) and safeguards Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) Excellent skills in facilitating group meetings and engaging teams  The ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means, and able to adapt communication to best reach the intended audience within or outside the organization  Willing to travel up to 40% of the time, with primary work assignments in Texas and Louisiana Proficient or adept at learning to conduct client team meetings “remotely” via Web (TEAMS, WebEx, etc.)

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports directly to a Managing Principal Engineer or higher. Direct reports to the incumbent will be members of the engineering or technical staff and office support staff.