Principal Facility Siting Engineer at Abs Group in Houston, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

hazard analysis

technical reports

site visits

code compliance

client liaison

business development

Develop and review comprehensive technical reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
Support business development by preparing proposals and participating in client meetings regularly.
Visit client sites to educate clients on facility siting methodology and perform onsite activities (e.g., scenario development, congestion assessments)
Serve as the primary technical contact for clients, presenting findings and guiding risk mitigation strategies.
Stay abreast of evolving regulations, standards, and modeling technologies in facility siting and process safety, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in facility siting and risk assessment reports, invoice approvals, and collections status notices promptly by Company procedures.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering professional development within the team.
Interpret and apply relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., API 752/753, OSHA PSM, NFPA).
Oversee and execute advanced hazard analyses for dispersion (flammable/toxic), explosion, and fire scenarios using available software tools.

Requirements

python

master's

phast

cfd

project management

10+ years

Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Visual Basic, Python)
Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Expert proficiency in facility siting and risk assessment software (e.g., PHAST, SAFETI, ALOHA). ,
Demonstrated experience in project management and client relationship management.
10+ years of experience in facility siting, hazard analysis, or process safety, with a proven track record in the chemical, petrochemical, and/or pharmaceutical industries.
Proficiency in DNV PHAST/SAFETI
Proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) software (e.g., Gexcon FLACS, OpenFOAM, KFX)
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1971 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1971 as a technical advisory arm of a marine classification society.

.originally focused on marine and offshore services, it expanded across industrial manufacturing, oil, gas, chemicals, energy, government, life sciences and LNG sectors.
headquartered in Spring, Texas, the firm operates globally, delivering data-driven solutions to secure critical assets and operations.
typical projects include process safety management, integrity assurance, asset reliability programs, certification services and digital risk analytics.
their work spans high-stakes industries—from offshore vessel inspections to LNG facility maintenance and governmental risk management.
with heritage rooted in marine classification since 1971, they uniquely blend classification-grade rigor with modern analytics.
they’re notable for pioneering maritime cybersecurity, AI-enhanced inspections and software solutions like fleet management platforms.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Emissions Data

GHG emissions by scope

Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3, adhering to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.

Commits to climate‑science-aligned emissions reductions and supports clients, governments and partners on long-term sustainability.
Provides AI-driven CCUS and alternative fuels advisory, with a net‑zero target by 2050 aligned with the Paris Agreement.
Offers data-driven quantitative risk assessments, sustainability strategy and CCUS/AF planning toward carbon neutrality.

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Role

Description

hazard analysis

technical reports

site visits

code compliance

client liaison

business development

Develop and review comprehensive technical reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
Support business development by preparing proposals and participating in client meetings regularly.
Visit client sites to educate clients on facility siting methodology and perform onsite activities (e.g., scenario development, congestion assessments)
Serve as the primary technical contact for clients, presenting findings and guiding risk mitigation strategies.
Stay abreast of evolving regulations, standards, and modeling technologies in facility siting and process safety, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in facility siting and risk assessment reports, invoice approvals, and collections status notices promptly by Company procedures.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering professional development within the team.
Interpret and apply relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., API 752/753, OSHA PSM, NFPA).
Oversee and execute advanced hazard analyses for dispersion (flammable/toxic), explosion, and fire scenarios using available software tools.

Requirements

python

master's

phast

cfd

project management

10+ years

Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Visual Basic, Python)
Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Expert proficiency in facility siting and risk assessment software (e.g., PHAST, SAFETI, ALOHA). ,
Demonstrated experience in project management and client relationship management.
10+ years of experience in facility siting, hazard analysis, or process safety, with a proven track record in the chemical, petrochemical, and/or pharmaceutical industries.
Proficiency in DNV PHAST/SAFETI
Proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) software (e.g., Gexcon FLACS, OpenFOAM, KFX)
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found