Subject Matter Expert: Process Hazard Analysis

This role can be based anywhere in the UK, however regular travel to client sites in the UK and across Europe is required.

Allow us to introduce ourselves. dss+ is a leading provider of operations management consulting services with a purpose of saving lives and creating a sustainable future. dss+ enables companies to build organisational and human capabilities, manage risk, improve operations, achieve sustainability goals and operate more responsibly. By leveraging its DuPont heritage, deep industry and management expertise and diverse team, dss+ consultants are on the ground and in the boardroom helping clients work safer, smarter and with purpose. dss+ is an independent firm, with a footprint in over 30 countries. dss+ has been recognized as the top brand in EHS consulting by independent research company Verdantix for 5 years running.

What will we offer? We are a diverse team of consultants who have hands-on experience working in and leading complex operations across many industries. Our seasoned experts include operations executives, technical and project managers, experienced line managers, qualified coaches and digital natives who have a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Combining industry best practices, the latest thinking in operations management and proven methodologies developed within dss+. Our people optimize outcomes across a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities, including Renewables. We pride ourselves in combining industry experts and on the ground experience with strong people-centric change management capabilities. This creates the perfect blend to support our clients from intent to impact, enabling them to protect what they care for, transform their organisation, and sustain the changes required to make their vision a reality, in a practical actionable way.

What will you do? As a Senior Operations Consultant with expertise on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Risk Assessment & Management, you will lead specific 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 provide subject matter expertise and lead project teams to help clients establish and implement robust Risk Assessment and Process Hazard Analysis programs and, in particular, building organizational capabilities to sustain performance.

The ideal candidate must have strong expertise and proven experience in PHA and Risk Assessment Programs, coupled with excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills to drive client’s team and manage change in complex organisations. Understanding and experience in implementation of wider PSM (Process Safety Management) elements will be advantageous.

More specifically, you will be:

• 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.).
• 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 evaluate potential solutions and pursue 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.
• Playing an active role in building the firm by 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 sharing PoV documents, white papers etc.

Who are you? 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. Experiences along the lifecycle of an asset, from design to operations/maintenance to be able to understand how to apply PSI and PHA methodologies and concepts at various stages. Effective Leadership skills to drive execution in complex environments. Strong/effective verbal and written communication to be able to interact at different levels of the organization, from Executive down to technicians and operators. Problem solving and flexibility to analyze and adapt to situations. Proven track record in relevant highly-hazardous/heavy manufacturing industries such as Oil & Gas/Petrochemical, chemical, metal processing: Past direct experience in technical roles (e.g. Process Control/Engineering, Technical) is highly valuable. Past experience in major international/global companies (e.g. BP, Shell, Exxon, Total, DuPont, Dow, etc.) is highly valuable.

Qualifications/Experience: BS/BA in engineering or equivalent, MBA or MSc preferred with substantial experience in the field of PHA. Exceptional interpersonal skills and team-working attitude to be able to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams. Fluency in both written and spoken English plus as well as fluency in French or Dutch. Ability to travel extensively up to 80% of monthly time. The role is remote based and could be located in one of the following locations: Spain, UK, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy or Belgium.

Diversity and Inclusion: DSS is committed to a diverse workforce and believes this is essential to strengthen our company and drive sustainable growth. We are committed and driving accountability for growing DSS through diversity. Diversity is an indispensable part of our organization's culture. The goal of our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity has not only become a competitive advantage for us but has attracted highly capable and talented employees to DSS.

dss+ Core Values: dss+ works with clients to save lives and create a sustainable future. To do so effectively, we live our core values that underpin our thinking, our goals and our actions, every step of the way. Coupled with our passion and expertise, the dss+ core values ensure we forge a path to success for our employees, stakeholders and clients — one that we can all be proud of. What ideals do we prioritise? These are the four compass points that guide our actions:

• Safety and health: We share a personal and professional commitment to protecting the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers and the people of the communities in which we operate.
• Environmental stewardship: We find science-enabled solutions for our customers, always managing our businesses to protect and preserve the environment, both for today and for the future.
• Respect for people: We treat our employees and all our partners with professionalism, dignity and respect, fostering an environment where people can contribute, innovate and excel.
• Highest ethical behaviour: We conduct ourselves and our business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards, striving always to be a respected corporate citizen worldwide.