Senior Consultant, Process Safety Management - United States

*This role can be based anywhere in the US

Allow us to introduce ourselves

dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability, enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.

dss+ has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, and Financial Services industries.

With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence, learning & development, data analytics & digital technology, our capabilities provide an integrated, transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.

At dss+ we have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and, thus, we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

What will we offer?

As a fast-growing business, we offer an exceptional opportunity to grow your career in consulting. The role is highly entrepreneurial with ongoing opportunities for professional development. You’ll work with industry leading experts in operations management and have the opportunity and resources to develop innovative solutions to meet client challenges. Additionally, as a firm that both advises and implements, you’ll be able to see the positive impacts and value that your work delivers for the client.

About You

As a senior consultant with expertise on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Risk Assessment & Management, you will lead specific projects and workstreams within a wider Process Safety Management (PSM) / Operational Risk Management (ORM) transformation program, aiming at identifying, designing, and implementing effective solutions within the area of expertise. You will have a key role in further developing our PSM offering on a global basis by consolidating the global expertise and knowledge into our comprehensive approach

You will provide subject matter expertise and lead project teams to help clients establishing and implementing robust Risk Assessment and Process Hazard Analysis programs and, in particular, building organizational capabilities to sustain performance. You will work with executives to define and coordinate larger PSM programs.

The ideal candidate must have strong expertise and proven experience in PHA and Risk Assessment Programs, preferable in consulting, coupled with excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills to drive client’s team and manage change in complex organization.

Understanding and experience in implementation of wider PSM (Process safety Management) elements will be advantageous

Key Accountabilities

• Driving the execution of consulting engagements in the area of expertise (PHA and Risk Assessment & Management) as part of a wider PSM/ORM engagement, to meet or exceed the client’s requirements and expectations and deliver superior value to clients. This entails:

• Structuring and sequencing the project / workstream activities and developing a detailed implementation plan to drive execution of the project / workstream, taking into consideration the necessary links with other project workstreams such as Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, etc.

• Providing subject matter expertise on PHA and Risk Assessment Programs (including HAZOP, What-If, Layer of Protection Analysis, Safety Integrity Level, Quantitative Risk Assessment, Building Risk Assessment/Facility Siting, Human Factor, Inherent Safer Process Review, etc.). A strong focus on risk based approaches is a key component of dss+ operational risk management program

• Leading the client teams along the different stages of the project (e.g. gap analysis, detailed planning, review and enhancement of PHA / Risk Assessment program and methodologies, building capabilities within the client’s organization through classroom training and coaching on real cases, etc.) and share leading practices in the area of expertise.

• Effectively communicating progress and outcome to different client’s stakeholders.

• Proactively identifying issues and risks in relation to the specific delivery activities and liaise with the wider project team to evaluating potential solutions and pursuing the optimal course of actions to minimize adverse impact and maximize project success.

• Providing expertise as part of proposal development and support other team members (e.g. Senior Manager / Principal / Director) in meetings and presentations with clients.

• Contribute to the continuous development of the global dss+ PSM comprehensive delivery approach

• Participating and contributing to functional and/or industry networks with the aim of developing and sharing best practices.

• Providing feedback and coaching junior colleagues to support their development within the organization.

• Developing and / or enhancing existing IP in the relevant field of expertise, including but not limited to methods, playbooks, white papers, learning sessions etc.-

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in application / facilitation of a wide range of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) techniques including: HAZID, HAZOP, What-IF, Safety Integrity Level, LOPA, Bow-Tie, Human Factor, Inherently Safer Process Review, Risk Register, Risk Matrix.

• Knowledge and practical experience of quantitative techniques is a plus, including Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis, Consequence Modelling (Fires, Toxic Releases, Explosions), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) / Building Risk Assessment (BRA), Iso-Risk Curves (Individual and Societal Risk Curves).

• Broad understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) and how different PSM system elements are linked together (e.g. Process Safety Information (PSI), Management of Change (MOC), Mechanical Integrity & Quality Assurance, etc.).

• Experience in developing procedures to define key system requirements as well as Audit Protocols, KPIs and Governance mechanisms to monitor effectiveness of implementation of PSI / PHA elements.

• Ability to effectively deliver training & coaching sessions to build/strengthen capabilities on PSI / PHA related topics

A bit more about us

We are implementers and change-makers. Our passion lies in helping clients solve their most complex challenges and engaging organisations – from the boardroom to the shop floor – to build resilience and sustain improvements.

Our industry expertise (in metals & mining, chemicals, oil & gas & energy, power & utilities, agribusiness and consumer goods, industrial & manufacturing, and private equity), combined with our consulting know-how in risk, operations, and sustainability, helps clients turn pain points into actionable roadmaps that deliver real, measurable results.

Our transformational solutions in leadership development, operational risk management, operational excellence, and ESG/sustainability are powered by coaching, capability building, culture change, and digital innovation.

Protect. Transform. Sustain.
Join us to make a difference – safeguarding lives, assets, and the environment while building resilient, high-performing operations.

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