Process Safety Associate III

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Process Safety Associate III to join our Houston, TX team. You will provide consulting in Process Safety Management for oil, gas, petrochemical and refining projects.

The role requires leading PHA/LOPA studies, advising clients on safety regulations, and performing field inspections. Ten-plus years of experience and a PE or equivalent certification are preferred. Travel to client sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Hazop/LOPA facilitator training certificate is required.
• 10+ years of industry experience with leadership of at least 10 PHA studies.
• Experience with PHA Pro software is strongly preferred; ABS Leader is a plus.
• Knowledge of API codes and Process Safety regulations is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including public speaking to groups of up to 30 professionals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead PHA meetings, including HAZOP/LOPA studies, and produce high-quality reports.
• Provide guidance on Process Safety regulations to clients and project teams.
• Analyze engineering documents to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Travel to clients' sites and perform field inspections as needed.
• Assist in business development and technical proposals for Process Safety group.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants as needed.
• Adhere to HSSE standards and company procedures; ensure compliance.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Education

ABET Accredited Institution

Chemical Engineering or Fire Protection & Safety Engineering

Professional Engineering Certification

Tools

PHA Pro

ABS Leader

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Process Safety Associate III to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Process Safety Associate III will provide consulting services in the area of Process Safety, including Process Safety Management (PSM), in support of projects for the oil and gas, petrochemical and refining industries

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate/lead Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) meetings, including HAZOP/ LOPA studies and produce high-quality preparation and reporting documentation.
• Provide information and advice to clients and project teams regarding Process Safety regulations.
• Analyze engineering documents to identify safety hazards and mitigate them.
• Travel and work at customers’ site upon their request, including field inspections as needed.
• Assist in business development and technical proposals for Process Safety Group.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Provide PSM/RMP Compliance Auditing.
• Provide safety engineering advice for quantified risk assessments, assessment of safety instrumented systems, alarm management, preliminary risk assessment, Facility Siting, etc.
• Provide engineering design for Fire Protection Systems.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Additional duties as required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Fire Protection & Safety Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineering Certification Preferred.
• Certificate of completion of HAZOP/LOPA Facilitator Training required.
• 10+ years industry experience preferred, including leadership of at least 10 PHA studies. Experience with PHA Pro software strongly preferred. Experience with ABS Leader software a plus.
• Working knowledge of codes (API, etc.) and Process Safety Regulations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing, including public speaking to groups of up to 30 professionals.
• Ability to lead teams to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to lead teams to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to provide instruction and clarification to team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled