Process Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Description

• Collaborate directly with clients, vendors, and engineering colleagues to resolve process safety challenges
• Provide input during loss prevention discussions with clients and clients’ insurers such as FM Global
• Serve as the primary process safety contact, coordinating with client representatives, equipment vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to gather information and resolve safety-related issues
• Independently lead and plan process safety activities across various project design stages
• Deliver a range of process safety deliverables, such as:
• Support projects across a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, specialty chemicals, advanced manufacturing, energy, and waste recycling
• Prepare / contribute to code compliance documentation, particularly regarding hazardous materials in process buildings, aligned with state and federal regulations, ICC, and NFPA standards
• Assist in expanding Process Safety services in the U.S. by identifying and supporting business development opportunities with new and existing clients

Requirements

• Highly self-motivated, organized, and dependable, with a professional demeanour and the ability to work independently
• Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. health and safety regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards
• Demonstrated expertise in key process safety areas such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), hazardous location classification, Process Safety Management (PSM), and pressure relief device (PRD) sizing, etc.
• Strong team orientation and enthusiasm for collaborative work
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential for success in this role
• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks effectively
• Flexible and adaptable to meet evolving project demands and dynamic work environments
• Hands-on experience in process design, including development and maintenance of PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, and process calculation
• Consequence modeling (e.g., toxic dispersion, fire, explosion); familiarity with DNV-Phast software is a plus
• 10+ Years' of relevant experience in a similar role, with strong expertise in process safety and process design within the life sciences industry
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is desirable; candidates actively pursuing licensure are also encouraged to apply
• Familiarity with client-specific standards and regulatory frameworks from both the U.S. and Europe is a plus

Benefits

• Asphyxiation risk assessments
• Office based hybrid work model with site-based surveys and safety studies where required
• Safety shower evaluations
• Hybrid work model and employees are expected to be in the office, on average, 3 days a week, with site visits for surveys and safety studies as needed

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance