Senior PSM Consultant

Through innovation and technology, Provenance Consulting provides information management systems and services that track, monitor, verify, and sustain data that personnel use in the operation of oil, gas, and chemical plants and facilities. We specialize in process safety management, software implementation, and custom software development. We not only implement and maintain information systems and processes, but we build the foundation of these systems to ensure the data utilized is accurate.

Job Description

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Consultant is responsible for ensuring high quality deliverables. Additionally, the PSM Consultant will be expected to perform PHA Facilitation and PSM/RMP Audits as needed. The PSM Consultant will report to the Provenance Engineering Manager who will establish clear expectations in terms of work scope, work quality and work efficiency on the projects for which they are responsible. The PSM Consultant may be expected to work directly with clients on technical aspects of projects and therefore must be able to communicate technical requirements, concepts, and deliverables clearly and concisely.

Emphasis is placed on the quality of the work product and the efficiency of work execution. The PSM Consultant is responsible for training and ensuring quality and efficiency.

To fulfill this role, the PSM Audit & RMP Consultant will:

• Execute and multiple PSM/RMP Audit projects simultaneously
• PSM/RMP applicability and RMPlan program level determinations
• Off-site consequence analysis (OCA) modeling using a variety of models, and documenting the rationale for the model chosen
• RMPlan preparation, submittal and updates
• Personnel training on PSM/RMP elements and program execution
• Be client-facing, having a proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional client relationships
• Prepare, facilitate, scribe and write reports for the PHA (HAZOP, What-if, FMEA, HAZID)
• Select the PHA methodology based on the complexity of the process and hazards involved
• Ensure the PHA scenarios, consequences, safeguards, and recommendations are complete and correctly identified and captured in the PHA software
• Client support during agency inspections and meetings training needs
• Implement best practices, materials, and aids to ensure superior customer experience and continued relationship management
• Be client-facing, having a proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional client relationships
• Assist with general process safety and risk management program consulting
• Produce technical reports

Location

The position is in Houston, TX. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Relocation incentives will be provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

An Engineering Degree (chemical or mechanical)

• Five (5) of more years of PSM-related experience
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry
• One (1) or more years of personnel and project management experience
• The ability to read process and mechanical drawings (PFD, MFD, P&ID)
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry standards and recommended practices (PSM, API, NFPA, ASME, etc.) is highly preferred
• Knowledge of safety systems (Fire & Gas, Deluge, ESD)
• Knowledge of the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan regulations
• Excellent skills in facilitating group meetings
• The ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means, and able to adapt communication to best reach the intended audience within or outside the organization
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation ability
• The ability to create and implement learning and development programs
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• The ability to engage, approach and build relationships at all levels of an organization
• The unrestricted right to work in the United States