Remote PHA Facilitator | Process Safety & Risk Lead

Saltegra Consulting LLC; California; Remote; USD 55,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

The PHA Facilitator at Saltegra Consulting provides technical leadership and facilitation to support client process safety improvements. You will lead high-quality PHA studies (HAZOP, What-If, LOPA) and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver risk-based recommendations aligned with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.

Work is primarily project-based with onsite facilitation travel; limited remote work for prep and documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years in process safety management; 4+ years facilitation preferred.
• Experience facilitating PHAs in industrial settings (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Manufacturing).

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate PHA studies including HAZOP, What-If, Checklist, FMEA, HAZID, and LOPA.
• Select appropriate PHA methodology based on project scope and process complexity.
• Prepare for and conduct client-facing workshops (virtual and in-person).
• Guide teams in identifying scenarios, consequences, safeguards, and recommendations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of studies within PHA software (PHAPro or equivalent).
• Ensure all deliverables align with Saltegra technical and documentation standards prior to client release.
• Review and validate scenarios, safeguards, and risk rankings.
• Write and review technical reports and executive summaries.
• Interpret and review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, block flow diagrams, and related technical drawings.
• Provide practical and risk-based recommendations aligned with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and relevant industry standards.
• Collaborate with pod team members to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support client relationship development through professional communication and responsiveness.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation

Process safety

Workshop facilitation

PHA software

Regulatory standards

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Certifications: CCPS, P.E., FSP, CFSE

Tools

PHAPro

Job description

The PHA Facilitator at Saltegra Consulting provides technical leadership and facilitation to support client process safety improvements. You will lead high-quality PHA studies (HAZOP, What-If, LOPA) and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver risk-based recommendations aligned with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.

Work is primarily project-based with onsite facilitation travel; limited remote work for prep and documentation.