Principal Facility Siting Engineer

Overview

Lead complex facility siting and hazard analysis projects for chemical industries.

Key Responsibilities

• hazard analysis
• technical reports
• site visits
• client liaison
• proposal prep
• mentoring

Tasks

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

Requirements

• cfd
• phast
• python
• bachelor's
• master's
• project management

What You Bring

-Demonstrated experience in project management and client relationship management. -Proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) software (e.g., Gexcon FLACS, OpenFOAM, KFX) -Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field -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. -Expert proficiency in facility siting and risk assessment software (e.g., PHAST, SAFETI, ALOHA). , -Proficiency in DNV PHAST/SAFETI -Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Visual Basic, Python) -Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.

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