Introduction

Brunel is hiring a Process Safety Engineer to work with a Major Oil and Gas client in Houston, TX on a long term contract!

What are you going to do

Advise on process safety strategy, design, and risk management
Review key engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, HAZOP/HAZID, control narratives, layouts, risk studies)
Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, and consequence analysis
Identify hazards, assess risks, and advise project teams on mitigation measures
Support development of safety philosophies, design basis, and technical standards
Provide guidance on fire protection, gas detection, alarm management, and emergency response
Oversee facility siting studies and review CFD/risk modeling results
Support Management of Change (MOC) and design reviews
Investigate incidents and near misses
Interface with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Essential skills and knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
8+ years of process safety experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or LNG projects
EPC project and LNG experience strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, and risk assessment methodologies
Familiarity with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations
Experience with facility siting, CFD analysis, and inherently safer design principles
Proficiency in tools such as MS Office, PHA-Pro, PHAST, FLACS, and Bowtie

Closing: 22 April 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: TR-281915

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Corporate recruiter

Hannah Organ

+1 713 333 1024

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.