Process Safety Engineer - Quantitative Risk

AcuTech Consulting Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in process safety is seeking a Process Safety Engineer - Quantitative Risk to support their US PSM team with a focus on remote and flexible work. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a degree in Chemical Engineering and be adept at conducting quantitative risk assessments. The role promises opportunities in client interactions and business development in multiple sectors including oil and gas and chemicals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years professional experience required.
• Project experience in consequence modeling (fire/explosion/toxic) needed.
• Experience with application of API RPs 752/753/756 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform hazard identification for various scenarios.
• Conduct quantitative risk assessments and modeling.
• Prepare and present risk results and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Client interfacing skills

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

DNV Phast

Safeti

Job description

Process Safety Engineer - Quantitative Risk

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Who We Are

AcuTech Group, Inc. is a premier provider of process safety, risk management, chemical security, industrial fire protection engineering, and emergency management services. We have deep expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM), Training, Implementation, Auditing, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA’s), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), and Facility Siting, among other engineering and consulting services. AcuTech has deep specialization in the oil and gas, chemical, LNG, petrochemical, renewables, hydrogen, and other industries handling hazardous materials. Our industry experts deliver these services to leading privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as government agencies, and state sponsored entities globally.

About The Job

AcuTech is seeking full‑time engineers to support our US PSM team in our growing QRA and facility siting group. Candidates must possess high technical acumen, self‑motivation, independence, organizational skills, the ability to work effectively under the direction of senior engineers, and proficiency in handling multiple work assignments and projects. Excellent English verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and effective client interfacing/service skills are required. Demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership skills with a consultative approach in supporting customer projects. Work location is remote and flexible within United States.

What You’ll Do

As part of AcuTech’s Quantitative Risk and Facility Siting Group, assignments may include all aspects of consequence modeling, and qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, including but not limited to, hazard identification, accidental release scenario development, consequence modeling (dispersion, fire, explosion), frequency analysis (including Event Tree and Fault Tree analysis), presentation of risk results, and report preparation. Additional assignments will include support of AcuTech’s other core process safety services.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years professional experience
• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering (or related engineering field) and/or Process Safety
• Project experience in consequence modeling (fire/explosion/toxic), QRA and facility siting
• Experience with consequence modeling and risk integration tools, DNV Phast and Safeti or similar
• Experience with application of the API RPs 752/753/756 for facility siting, and the AIChE CCPS Guidelines for Chemical Process Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Ability and willingness to travel to US and international client locations (up to 50%)
• Business development, including direct client interactions, developing proposals, and delivering presentations

Preferred

• Experience and/or expertise in other areas of Process Safety such as PHA (HAZOP/LOPA), PSM auditing, PSM/RMP regulations, SIL/SIS, etc.
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling experience - FLACS, KFX, FDS, or similar
• Experience in the operations of oil and gas, chemical, LNG, petrochemical, renewables, hydrogen, and other industries
• Existing client connections and an ability to generate new business opportunities

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at AcuTech, and we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. AcuTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws.