Process Safety Engineer/Process Risk Management Representative

airliquidehr; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is seeking a Process Safety Engineer in Houston, TX. This role involves risk management, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with process safety standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply and contribute to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in process engineering or plant operations.
• Understanding of U.S. process safety regulations like OSHA PSM.
• Ability to travel and participate in on-site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Implement annual process risk management plan.
• Conduct risk assessments and field reviews.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).

Skills

Process Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Engineering Principles

Education

Bachelor’s of Science or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Process Safety Engineer / Process Risk Management Representative (Open)

Location: Houston, TX (HO) – Engineering – E&C Houston

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading‑edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources and provide clean and sustainable energy through cutting‑edge innovation and proprietary technology. We develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for customers, contributing to the transformation of the energy industry and protecting the atmosphere.

Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long‑term performance and contribute to sustainability with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

Responsibilities

The Process Risk Management Representative (PRMR) is responsible for implementing the annual plan for process risk management within his/her perimeter, according to the “Process Risk Management program” established by the Process Risk Manager. They conduct process risk assessments when required and ensure that the selected risk reduction measures meet the criteria defined by the Group risk criticality matrix. They perform field reviews to confirm the effectiveness of validated risk reduction measures, identify, analyze, evaluate and control possible risks, set up action plans to eliminate, avoid or mitigate industrial risks.

• Participate in the development of the annual Process Risk and Reliability Plan for E&C Houston.
• Support the Process Risk Manager in assessing, continually improving, and reporting the effectiveness of process risk management and reliability programs across all E&C Houston work.
• Review project criticality at project inception and actively participate in Project Risk register sessions.
• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses between client requirements and company process safety standards/metrics; advise project teams on compliance risks and ensure the most stringent safety criteria are adopted.
• Identify the need for and lead early‑stage risk assessments, such as HAZIDs and What‑If analyses driven by risk registers, customer mandates or company standards, ensuring high‑consequence risks are flagged and appropriately budgeted.
• Issue the process risk management plan for projects under execution, defining all applicable process risk requirements within their assigned perimeter.
• Lead equipment criticality assessments to define and drive quality program requirements throughout the project execution lifecycle.
• Review the list of safety standards applicable to each project within their assigned perimeter.
• Actively participate in PFD, P&ID, and 3D model reviews to provide expert process safety guidance, ensuring early risk identification and facilitating the strategic planning of subsequent Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
• Participate in Plot Plan reviews to verify equipment spacing and hazardous storage separation distances strictly comply with client specifications, Global Design Safety Requirements (GDSR), and applicable industry best practices.
• Conduct process risk assessments as applicable (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL allocation, identification of EIS, dispersion studies, etc.) and ensure the selected risk reduction measures meet the criteria defined by the Group risk criticality matrix.
• Establish the “Element Important for Safety” (EIS) list for each project, driving formal validation and sign‑off from the investing subsidiary (project owner), Process Risk Manager and project director.
• Support technical disciplines in identifying applicable Air Liquide Industrial Management System (IMS) related group procedures, group technical standards, global and local E&C standards relevant to process risk management.
• Conduct technical risk audits and site inspections at existing sites (e.g., Pre‑Start‑Up Safety Reviews); identify risks, elements important for safety, and mitigating actions, ensuring all actions are completed on schedule.
• Monitor, analyze and evaluate applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, engineering codes, and standards impacting process safety; coordinate findings to present actionable risk and reliability recommendations to the Process Risk Manager and project teams.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on needs and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in process, chemical, mechanical engineering or a technical field is required.
• Additional professional training or certifications in Process Safety Management and/or Risk Management Program.
• Candidates must have valid U.S. employment authorization and do not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in process engineering, plant operations or construction, with demonstrated exposure to hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies. Experience in industrial gas operations is a plus.
• Strong foundational understanding of the process safety and operational risks inherent to industrial gas facilities and the broader E&C lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of physical hazards in industrial and construction environments, and foundational awareness of human and organizational factors that influence operational safety.
• Familiarity with major U.S. and Canadian process safety regulations (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP) and standard industry engineering codes (API, NFPA, ASME).
• Familiarity with the theory and application of process safety quantitative/semi‑quantitative risk assessment techniques, specifically including LOPA, HAZOP or SIL assignment is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary project execution teams and influence safety culture.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and high proficiency in standard engineering, data management and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace applications.
• Foundational knowledge of engineering practices, equipment design and technical solutions used to eliminate or reduce exposure to process safety hazards.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English (French for support of AL Canada and Spanish for LATAM).
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to travel to work locations by vehicle and commercial airlines.
• Must be able to actively participate in on‑site inspections, audits and event investigations.
• Must have full range of motion, ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders and lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to properly wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in an outdoor and industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial gas experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Benefits start on the first day of employment.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.