Process Safety Consultant

Jensen Hughes

The Role

Overview

Provide hazardous materials code consulting and fire safety compliance for clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • hazardous compliance
  • code analysis
  • tool development
  • fire analysis
  • system design
  • client collaboration

Tasks

-Prepare or lead the development of hazardous materials compliance for a diversity of projects involving hazardous materials and operations. Prepare fire and building code analysis for high hazard occupancies, inventory statements, management plans, and other documentation to meet code, regulatory, or insurance requirements, particularly with respect to the IFC/IBC and NFPA standards. -Contribute to the creation and refinement of tools and methodologies that enhance team effectiveness and project outcomes. -Provide mentorship and knowledge-sharing support to colleagues, including onboarding of new team members. -Engage in business development activities to strengthen existing relationships and cultivate new opportunities, while supporting the execution of strategic business plans. -Conduct fire hazard analyses (FHAs) and compliance evaluations for high-hazard and/or high-value industrial and manufacturing facilities not well addressed by prescriptive code solutions -Collaborate closely with clients, architects, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and code officials to assess project feasibility and develop conceptual designs for facilities using, storing, or generating chemicals. -Partner with Jensen Hughes’ fire and life safety system experts to establish design criteria for special hazard protection systems such as automatic sprinklers systems, fire alarms, fire detection systems, special suppression etc.

Requirements

  • professional engineer
  • bachelor's degree
  • certified safety
  • industrial hygienist
  • nfpa standards
  • project management

What You Bring

-Insurance carrier guidelines such as FM Global Datasheets -Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. -Familiarity with U.S. federal regulations and standards related to hazardous materials, including those from DOT, OSHA, and EPA. -Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop technical reports, client communications, and presentations. -Institute of Safety and Health Management (ISHM), or equivalent -Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. -NFPA standards related to hazardous materials (e.g., NFPA 2, 30, 33, 34, 55, 400, and 660) -In-depth understanding of applicable engineering principles, building and fire codes, and standards related to hazardous materials, such as: -Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) -Relevant certifications, such as: -Certified Safety Professional (CSP) -Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) -Proven ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and geographies. -Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% based on project needs. -Desired experience in combustible dust hazards including conducting Dust Hazard Analysis and compliance with NFPA combustible dust standards. -International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC)

The Company

About Jensen Hughes

-Specializing in complex challenges involving life safety, fire protection, and security across various industries. -Expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, hospitals, and major industrial complexes. -Known for deep engineering knowledge and ability to develop innovative solutions for emergency scenarios. -Work often involves designing systems to protect lives, assets, and operations from fire, explosion, and other hazards. -In the energy sector, has worked on everything from renewable energy to nuclear power, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. -Actively involved in the development of smart cities, applying cutting-edge technology to improve infrastructure resilience. -Maintains a strong presence in both public and private sectors, serving government agencies, municipalities, and large corporations. -With offices around the world, integrates local expertise with global best practices to offer tailored solutions for clients.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial + Mixed Use

Education

Government + Military

Healthcare

Hospitality + Entertainment

Insurance + Legal

Manufacturing

Mission Critical

Nuclear Power

Petrochemical, Oil + Gas

Power

Science + Technology

Transit + Tunnels

Energy + Utilities

Built Environment + Resiliency

Emergency Management + Response

Security Risk + Public Safety

Fire + Life Safety Systems Design

Code Consulting + Fire Engineering

Forensics

Hazardous Materials

Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Mass Timber Consulting

Pedestrian + Evacuation Modeling