Verification & Process Safety Engineer - Houston, Texas

Benelux•Houston, TX

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, offering dynamic employment opportunities with an attractive salary and benefits package. The Verification & Process Safety Engineer will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on customer facility designs to ensure conformance with industry standards and best practices. This role involves representing Bureau Veritas as a Certified Verification Agent (CVA) and Independent Verification Body (IVB) for customer development and expansion projects, as well as performing design review and certification work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
10+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector
Deep understanding of RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices), NFPA, API and ISO standards; familiar with UK Safety Case
Strong communication skills to deliver results to people with varying technical backgrounds and make appropriate recommendations as needed
Analytical ability to modify standard patterns in order to develop new business lines and capabilities
Project management capability to direct and participate in projects with several consultants and deliverables
Ability to travel within the US and abroad (about 20%)

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer licensure and/or formal PHA/HAZOP Facilitator training strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Meet with customers to understand their needs and concerns about the jurisdictional rules that a facility must follow
Develop verification plans as needed to support regulatory requirements and communicate the inspections and data review that will be necessary as a project progresses
Review information given by customers or their vendors to verify that the proper standards have been followed for the project
Comment on any nonconformance or poor practice in the designs, recommending changes if appropriate
Manage inspection scheduling and reporting through communication with other BV departments and offices
Facilitate PHA, HAZID/HAZOP, and LOPA activities and review results from these analyses
Oversee MOC systems and PSSR to ensure safety parameters are maintained during plant modifications
Manage the performance requirements of safety-critical equipment (e.g., SIS and relief valves) and conduct facility siting studies
Ensure site compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations
Lead root cause analyses for process safety events and track the implementation of corrective actions
Aid business development group in identifying new ways BV’s technical capabilities can provide value for customers
Successfully deliver timely and accurate design review reports to clients
Achieve strategic objectives defined by company management
Help develop and execute strategic account plans to meet customer needs