Overview
Process Safety Engineer role at Bureau Veritas North America. Responsible for ensuring the safe design, operation, and maintenance of industrial processes and facilities. This includes identifying and mitigating process safety risks, developing safety systems and procedures, and providing technical expertise to support compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) to identify potential hazards and risks associated with industrial processes
- Develop and implement process safety management (PSM) programs, including process safety information, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, and management of change
- Perform quantitative risk assessments and consequence modeling to evaluate the likelihood and severity of potential incidents
- Review process design, equipment specifications, and operating procedures to ensure process safety requirements are met
- Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel on process safety best practices
- Investigate incidents and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Stay up to date with relevant process safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and EHS, to ensure a holistic approach to process safety
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering5+ years of experience as a Process Safety Engineer or in a related roleProficient in process hazard analysis (PHA) techniques, such as HAZOP, FMEA, and fault tree analysisKnowledgeable in process safety management (PSM) principles and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP)Skilled in the use of process safety software and modeling toolsStrong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentCertification as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is preferredSpecialization
In carrying out process safety workshops and studies like HAZOP, HAZAN, HAZID, SIL, QRA, BRA, CRA, ERA, FERA, EERA, etc.Experienced with software HAZOP Manager, PHA PRO8, exSILentia, DNV PHAST / SAFETIThe key skills required are performing / developing :Hazard Identification (HAZID)
Hazard and Operability (HAZOP)Safety Integrity Level Classification (SIL)Fire and Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA)Qualitative Risk Assessments (QRA)Thermal Radiation and Dispersion AnalysisHazardous Area Classification (HAC) workshopSafety Audits, Chemical Process Modelling / SimulationDevelopment of Technical StandardsActive and Passive Fire ProtectionGap Analysis#J-18808-Ljbffr