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: April 22, 2026

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Vacancy reference: TR-281915

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