Subject Matter Expert, Process Safety Management (PSM) United States

*This role can be based anywhere in the US. Travel of up to 80% is required.

Allow us to introduce ourselves

dss is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk Operational Excellence and Sustainability enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.

dss has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining Chemicals Oil & Gas Power & Utilities Manufacturing Consumer Products and Financial Services industries.

With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management operations excellence learning & development data analytics & digital technology our capabilities provide an integrated transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.

At dss we have established an inclusive culture where everyone contributes has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and thus we look for people that operate well in this environment are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

What will you do

As an experienced process safety specialist your expertise is vital in helping us protect people assets and the environment making you an essential part of our mission.

Right now were strengthening our capability and presence and looking for a Subject Matter Expert in Process Safety to join our growing team. With expertise on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Risk Assessment & Management you will lead specific workstreams within a wider Process Safety Management (PSM) / Operational Risk Management (ORM) transformation program aiming at identifying designing and implementing effective solutions within the area of expertise. You will provide subject matter expertise and lead project teams to help clients establishing and implementing robust Risk Assessment and Process Hazard Analysis programs and in particular building organizational capabilities to sustain performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and execution of process safety engagements focusing on PHA and related risk analysis techniques and providing subject matter expertise on PHA and Risk Assessment Programs (including HAZOP What-If Layer of Protection Analysis Safety Integrity Level Quantitative Risk Assessment Building Risk Assessment/Facility Siting Human Factor Inherent Safer Process Review etc.).

• Identifying and evaluating process safety risks by working across the asset lifecycle from design and build to operations maintenance modification and decommissioning and taking into consideration the necessary links with other project workstreams such as Management of Change Mechanical Integrity etc.

• Facilitating and/or chairing PHA sessions to a high professional standard supporting clients to understand complex risks evaluate adequacy of controls and provide recommendations to manage.

• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and operational leaders facilitating decisions on operational risk outcomes and proactively identifying issues and risks in relation to the specific delivery activities and liaise with the wider project team to evaluating potential solutions and pursuing the optimal course of actions to minimize adverse impact and maximize project success.

• Contributing to thought leadership on PSM methodologies and mentoring junior colleagues and participating and contributing to functional and/or industry networks with the aim of developing and sharing best practices.

Who are you today

You are a recognised Subject Matter Expert in Process Safety with deep technical competence in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and extensive experience applying process safety principles in operational environments.

Your experience and expertise include:

• Extensive practical experience in PHA techniques (HAZOP HAZID LOPA) ideally as a qualified HAZOP Chair or PHA facilitator. Strong knowledge and practical experience in application / facilitation of a wide range of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) techniques including: HAZID HAZOP What-IF Safety Integrity Level LOPA Bow-Tie Human Factor Inherently Safer Process Review Risk Register Risk Matrix. Knowledge and practical experience of quantitative techniques is a plus including Fault Tree Analysis Event Tree Analysis Consequence Modelling (Fires Toxic Releases Explosions) Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) / Building Risk Assessment (BRA) Iso-Risk Curves (Individual and Societal Risk Curves).

• Operational experience in international companies with exposure across the full asset lifecycle with proven success implementing PSM systems and risk management in high-hazard industries (Oil & Gas Chemicals Petrochemicals Mining & Metals Power & Utilities).

• Strong understanding of the risk dimensions of PHA and the ability to present technical findings as clear actionable advice.

• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills able to work with both executives and technical teams.

• Organised analytical and outcome-focused comfortable managing complex projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent (MSc or MBA preferred).

• 12 years of experience in process safety operational risk or engineering.

• Fluent in English (additional languages a plus).

• Willingness to travel extensively.

A bit more about us

• We are implementers and change-makers. Our passion lies in helping clients solve their most complex challenges and engaging organisations from the boardroom to the shop floor to build resilience and sustain improvements.

• Our industry expertise (in Oil & Gas Chemicals Petrochemicals Mining & Metals Power & Utilities) combined with our consulting know-how in risk operations and sustainability helps clients turn pain points into actionable roadmaps that deliver real measurable results.

• Our transformational solutions in leadership development operational risk management operational excellence and ESG/sustainability are powered by coaching capability building culture change and digital innovation.

Lets see where our shared vision leads

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint giving you unprecedented opportunities to advance your career while working with diverse industries clients and colleagues worldwide.

We provide:

• A structured talent-development framework including access to our Consulting Development Academy.

• Competitive salary medical cover allowances disability benefits a discretionary annual incentive and flexible work policies.

• Opportunities to work on regional and international projects growing your expertise and network.

At the highest level you will have the chance to:

Live and breathe dss Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors and encourage others to do the same. As a company and individually we are here to deliver value walk our talk keep learning work in teams and be engaged. Read more about what we value here - into technical regional and global communities to build working relationships and a strong network of resources.

Advance the way the industry thinks contributing to emerging dss IP reusable assets thought leadership and more.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with our experts who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Our performance process and talent systems support every individual on their personal and professional development journey.

Because were 100% Purpose and mission driven dedicated to protecting transforming and sustaining positive change this role and the resources youll have offers you the ideal platform to make a difference.

At dss we have established an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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