Sr. Process Safety Consultant

Jensen Hughes; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of employee benefits

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is expanding its industrial safety practice in the United States and seeks a Process Safety Consultant specializing in PHA to lead risk assessment and safety compliance projects for chemical processing and high-hazard facilities.

The ideal candidate will conduct, facilitate, and lead PHAs across various industries, applying HAZOP, What-If, LOPA and FMEA methodologies to identify operational risks and drive mitigation strategies. Travel 25–50% for on-site sessions is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering or related field.
• Recognized certification in PHA leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts.
• Experience with client management and proposal development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) using methodologies such as HAZOP, What-If, LOPA and FMEA.
• Guide clients through PHA lifecycle management, including methodology, pre-study preparation, team coordination, study execution, and follow-up recommendations.
• Provide consulting on flammable liquids, reactive chemistry, and other high hazard materials.
• Analyze process safety information (P&IDs, PFDs, material data, operating procedures) to support hazard analysis.
• Prepare and peer-review high-quality PHA reports for clients and regulators.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate risk and compliance with NFPA, OSHA PSM, and insurer standards.
• Support proposal development and participate in client-facing engagements to scope new PHA work.

Skills

Communication

Client management

Proposal development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Process Engineering

PHA leadership certification

Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields - from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

JENSEN HUGHES is expanding our industrial safety practice with a dedicated focus on solving complex challenges for manufacturing and industrial clients—particularly those with significant chemical processing, combustible dust, and high-hazard operations. We are currently seeking a Process Safety Consultant with a specialization in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) to lead and support a growing portfolio of risk assessment and safety compliance projects.

This is a strategic, client-facing opportunity for experienced professionals who are passionate about applying PHA methodologies to identify and mitigate operational risks, improve facility safety, and ensure regulatory and code compliance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience conducting, facilitating, and leading PHAs across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) using methodologies such as HAZOP, What-If, LOPA and FMEA
• Guide clients through PHA lifecycle management, including PHA methodology, pre-study preparation, team coordination, study execution, documentation, and follow-up recommendations.
• Provide consulting on flammable liquids, reactive chemistry, and other high hazard materials.
• Analyze process safety information (P&IDs, PFDs, material data, operating procedures) to support thorough and accurate hazard analysis.
• Prepare and peer‑review high‑quality, technically sound PHA reports for clients and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate risk and compliance with NFPA, OSHA PSM, and insurer standards.
• Support proposal development and participate in client-facing engagements to scope new PHA and process safety work.

Desired Expertise

• High competency in use of one or more PHA software tools.
• Strong familiarity with key regulations and standards including:
• Process Safety Management Regulation, CFR1910.119
• Risk Management Program (40CFR Part 68 - Chemical Accident Prevention)
• Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures, published by CCPS
• IEC 61882 - Hazard and operability studies - Application guide
• IEC 61511-1:2016, Functional safety - Safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector
• Understanding of safety instrumented systems and controls (a plus)
• Previous engineering experience, in one or more of the following industries: Oil and gas, Chemical, Pulp and paper, Industrial Gases or Pharmaceutical.
• Experience performing consequence and frequency analysis for accidental toxic or flammable material releases.
• Design and analysis of pressure relief systems and the various governing codes and standards used in industry.
• Design and analysis of safety instrumented systems including SIL Assignment, SIL verification and Functional Safety Assessments.
• Knowledge of Industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Experience developing, implementing or auditing PSM programs compliant with US OSHA and EPA Regulations, or their international equivalents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in process safety role with direct involvement in conducting or facilitating PHAs.
• Recognized certification in PHA leadership
• Professional credentials (e.g., PE,. Functional safety competence such as FS Eng, FSP or CFSE is highly regarded)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts.
• Experience with client management and proposal development is a plus.
• Willing to travel 25–50% for client engagements and on‑site PHA sessions.

Join Us

If you’re a process safety professional driven by solving complex industrial challenges and want to be part of a forward‑thinking, mission‑driven team, we’d love to connect with you.

Benefits and Compensation

National Pay Range

$110,000 - $175,000 USD

Note: The salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.