Process Safety Engineer: PHA, HAZOP & Risk Analysis

Cognascents Consulting Group; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cognascents Consulting Group is seeking a Process Safety Engineer in the United States (Houston) with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role blends process engineering with process safety, providing opportunities to work on PHA, alarm rationalization, and HAZID/LOPA reports.

Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, performing PHA-related calculations, developing P&IDs and datasheets, and ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years of experience in the field as a process engineer or a closely related discipline.
• Familiarity with process hazard analysis techniques (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of process safety standards and regulations such as OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP).
• Proficiency in software to generate P&IDs, PFDs, Plot Plans, HMBs, and technical engineering documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Read and comprehend technical engineering drawings.
• Identify and implement cost effective/value-forward solutions to meet clients’ PSM needs.
• Perform simulations and calculations to determine the range of outcomes associated with PHA scenario development.
• Support alarm rationalization meetings, leveraging field experience to work directly with site operations and engineering teams.
• Red-line and/or develop process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment datasheets, cause and effect charts, and other relevant technical documents.
• Perform process safety time and time to event calculations to validate safeguard effectiveness.
• Develop and implement industry best practices and standards related to process safety management (PSM).
• Prepare, facilitate, and write reports for Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) such as HAZOP, LOPA, What-if, FMEA, and HAZID.
• Understand and comply with all Cognascents and client safety procedures that govern the work being performed.

Conocimientos

2 years experience

Technical reading

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

P&ID software

PFD software

Plot planning tools

Descripción del empleo

Cognascents Consulting Group is seeking a Process Safety Engineer in the United States (Houston) with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role blends process engineering with process safety, providing opportunities to work on PHA, alarm rationalization, and HAZID/LOPA reports.

Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, performing PHA-related calculations, developing P&IDs and datasheets, and ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.