Individuals in this position will primarily be responsible for assisting the management of 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 scribing and/or leading 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:

Scribe and/or 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, scribe and/or facilitate, and write recommendations and reports for the PHA (using HAZOP, what-if, checklists, etc.) and LOPA Selecting appropriate PHA methodology based on the complexity of the process and hazards involved  Ensure the recorded PHA scenarios, consequences, safeguards (and IPLs), and recommendations are complete and correctly identified and captured Read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Drawings, Cause & Effect Charts, Instrument Diagrams, etc.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred At least 4 to 6 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) The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 5 years of experience scribing or facilitating PHAs and LOPAs (using HAZOP, what-if, checklists, etc.) Experience in facilitating group meetings and engaging teams 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledgeable/proficient with Microsoft Word and one or more commercial PHA software programs (e.g., Leader, PHA-Pro) is preferred Ability to read and understand process drawings (e.g., PFD, and P&ID) Knowledge of safety systems (Fire & Gas, Deluge, ESD) and safeguards 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 to assignments  Proficient or adept at learning to conduct client team meetings “remotely” via Web (TEAMS, WebEx, etc.)

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to Manager level position or above.