Senior Process Safety Consultant – AcuTech European Office

Who We Are:

AcuTech Group, Inc. is a premier provider of process safety, risk management, chemical security, industrial fire protection engineering, and emergency management services. We have deep expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM), Training, Implementation, Auditing, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA’s), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and Facility Siting, among other engineering and consulting services. AcuTech has deep specialization in the oil and gas, chemical, LNG, petrochemical, renewables, hydrogen, and other industries handling hazardous materials. Our industry experts deliver these services to leading privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as government agencies, and state sponsored entities globally.

About the Job:

AcuTech Consulting Group is growing rapidly, and we are seeking highly qualified and motivated Senior Process Safety Engineering Consultants with experience in the Hydrogen, Green Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemical or Petrochemical Industry for work within our European team to help fuel our growth. Candidates will join a highly respected team of industry leading Process Safety Management experts on challenging projects for many of the world’s largest corporations. Please see our website at www.acutech-consulting.com for more information.

What You’ll Do:

As part of AcuTech’s European PSM team, you will work directly with our clients on projects spanning all aspects of process safety and risk management. Successful candidates will proactively apply engineering and problem-solving skills to meet challenging safety and business objectives, while seeking out leadership and growth opportunities. Candidates must have strong experience in technical, process safety activities and high technical acumen, be self-motivated, independent, organized, able to work effectively with peers, and handle multiple work assignments and projects. Main assignments will be on site performing process safety engineering work, e.g. facilitating PHAs and LOPAs, conducting incident investigations and PSM audits, delivering PSM training and various other process safety management needs.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. AcuTech is a well-established, successful, and growing company that offers competitive salary, bonus and benefits based on experience and position. Positions offered would be hybrid / remote in nature, with travel to client sites required.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelors or Masters Degree in a related engineering field (i.e. chemical, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, safety)
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and client service.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in technical process safety, across the Hydrogen Fuels, Oil & Gas industry or Chemical and Petrochemical industries. Experience must include facilitation of multiple PHAs, LOPAs and Audits and understanding of PSM management systems and QRA.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, develop business and utilize strong project and people management skills
• Self-motivated, independent, organized, able to work effectively with peers, handle multiple work assignments and projects and seek professional growth and development.
• Relevant experience in process safety management, experience in process or engineering design processes, manufacturing operations, and/or consulting environment.
• Ability for business development, including but not limited to developing proposals and making presentations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills and a consultative approach in supporting customer projects.
• Experience in developing, implementing, or managing PSM programs
• Experience in developing, writing, & implementing PSM plans, procedures, design philosophies, design bases, engineering specifications, & standard operating procedures 
• Experience developing & evaluating/auditing PSM management systems & advising management at all level of the organization  to effect positive change to operational excellence
• Candidate must be based in either The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France or United Kingdom and have ability to work in European Union and UK. 

What’s Preferred:

• Ideal candidates will be “Seller Doers” with existing client connections and an ability to generate new business.
• Fluent (minimum C1 level) in one additional European language, preferably German, French or Dutch

• Experience and expertise in PSM Technical Services such as:
• Facilitation of Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and risk assessments, or related studies, such as HAZID, What-If, HAZOP, FMEA, and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
• Conducting Quantitative Risk Assessment including QRA studies, fault tree/event tree analysis, facility siting studies, fire hazard, explosion, and toxic modeling
• Solid understanding of the relevant European Directives
• Experience and expertise in Safety Instrumented Systems services such as:
• Safety integrity level (SIL) assessment, safety integrity level (SIL) assessment based on recognized knowledge of IEC61511 and related standards
• Experience and expertise in dust hazard management services such as:
• Evaluating processes for dust hazard fire and explosion risks (DHA)
• Auditing for dust hazard management
• Experience and expertise in reactive chemistry hazard management

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at AcuTech, and we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. AcuTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws.