Major Hazards & External Threats Interface Lead

Compensation Data

$130,000 - $180,000, commesurate with education and experience

Mission

This position will support the engineering and development of a major tank farm project located in Texas. The Lead will act as the project's technical focal point for the identification, assessment and management of major accident hazards and external threats that could affect the facility, personnel, neighbouring installations, the environment and project infrastructure.

The role will have particular responsibility for ensuring that hazards originating both within and outside the project battery limits are systematically identified, evaluated and translated into appropriate engineering requirements, safeguards, layout constraints and interface requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the project technical focal point for Major Hazards and External Threats.
• Establish the project methodology and design basis for the identification, screening, assessment and management of major hazards and external threats.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Major Hazards and External Threats Register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish the interfaces between hazard studies and the multidisciplinary engineering design.
• Coordinate the identification of credible internal and external accidental scenarios.
• Ensure that hazard study assumptions, recommendations and risk-reduction measures are effectively incorporated into the project design.
• Identify safety-critical interfaces with neighbouring facilities, infrastructure, third parties and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with Process, Layout, Civil/Structural, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Fire Protection, Security, Environmental and Operations disciplines.
• Provide technical input to project design reviews and support the resolution of safety-related interface issues.
• Coordinate specialist consultants performing consequence modelling, QRA, explosion analysis and other major-hazard studies, where applicable.
• Support Client and project interfaces with competent authorities and other relevant stakeholders on matters related to major hazards and external threats.

Education

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in major-hazard industrial facilities, preferably tank farms, terminals, refineries, petrochemical or chemical installations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the US and Texas regulatory environment applicable to process safety and major hazards. 
• Extensive professional experience in major risk assessment (8+ years), fire prevention, and safety management, preferably in consulting or industrial settings.
•  In-depth knowledge of Seveso law regulations and proven expertise in navigating bureaucratic requirements related to plant safety.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing and implementing fire-fighting systems, conducting bureaucratic checks, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety principles, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to travel up to 25% regionally for site visits and client meetings
• Valid driver’s license 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. 

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