Process Safety Engineering

Process Safety Engineer
Process Safety Engineer | PHA Facilitator | LOPA | Process Hazard Analysis | Risk Assessment | Process Safety Management
For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments.
We are Powered by People, and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish. ISC is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to support process safety and risk assessment activities, with a primary focus on facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPAs).
This position is responsible for preparing, facilitating, documenting, and reporting PHA and LOPA studies while working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The Process Safety Engineer will guide teams through the identification and evaluation of process hazards, scenarios, consequences, safeguards, and recommendations and ensure findings are clearly and accurately documented.
The ideal candidate combines strong process safety knowledge with the facilitation, technical writing, and communication skills required to lead effective discussions and communicate complex technical information clearly to clients and project stakeholders.
Prepare for and facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) sessions.
Guide multidisciplinary teams through structured process hazard and risk assessment discussions.
Document discussions, findings, recommendations, and other required information during facilitated sessions.
Process Safety & Risk Assessment

Apply process safety and risk assessment principles to evaluate process hazards.
Review and interpret process and mechanical drawings, cause-and-effect charts, SAFE charts, and related technical documentation.
Assist teams in developing clear recommendations resulting from process hazard and risk assessments.
Utilize applicable risk management software to support PHA and LOPA activities.
Prepare clear, accurate, and thorough technical reports documenting PHA and LOPA activities and findings.
Communicate technical concepts, risks, recommendations, and findings in a clear and concise manner.
Work directly with client representatives on technical process safety matters.
Coordinate with engineers, operations personnel, technical specialists, and other stakeholders throughout the PHA and LOPA process.
Maintain professional and productive relationships with clients and project teams.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.

• 4+ years of experience in the petrochemical industry.
• Experience with risk management software, including PHA-Pro and Stature, preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting process and mechanical drawings and related technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of process safety, hazard identification, risk assessment, safeguards, and protection layers.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong process safety and risk assessment knowledge.

Ability to lead structured technical discussions and maintain focus throughout facilitated sessions.
Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
Ability to accurately document technical discussions while facilitating meetings.
Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and professional excellence.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.