Intermediate Technical Process Safety Engineer

Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:
Kent is looking for a Process Safety/Technical Safety Junior Engineer to be based in Houston, TX.
As part of the Kent team, the Engineer will lead the delivery of Process Safety consultancy services across a wide range of clients within high hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Low Carbon, and Renewables industries and through the energy transition. Previous Oil & Gas offshore project experience is required.

Skills and Responsibilities:
Preparation, scribing, and supporting the facilitation of Process Hazard Analyses such as HAZID, HAZOP, SILA, LOPA, and Bow Ties. Consequence analysis through the modeling of Fire and Explosion scenarios. Data analysis, tool utilization, and technical reporting for Facility Siting Studies and Quantitative Risk Assessments. Support Senior and Principal Process Safety Consultants in project work and ongoing client consultancy activities such as project management and results presentation. Coordinate with other groups and departments within Kent to provide an integrated solution to the client, which includes Process Safety as part of Kent Engineering Services. Develop technical skills and competence in risk identification, risk assessment, and risk management methodologies In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Petroleum Engineering). Process / Technical Safety professional with 2 - 5 years’ experience in high hazard industries. Familiarity with high-hazard, Oil and Gas industries, and process safety definitions and processes. Ability to read and understand process drawings including P&IDs and PFDs. Interest in tool development and process optimization through programming applications (e.g., VBA, Python, MATLAB). Attention to detail and thorough self-checking mentality.
Communication: Excellent writing and presentation skills. A cooperative and helpful attitude toward both colleagues and clients. A strong drive and willingness to learn from clients and colleagues from other disciplines. Adaptable to changing working hour requirements to accommodate project work and client needs in other time zones. Flexible in the work location as needed (home / remote, Kent office, client's office).
Behavior/ Core Competencies: Leadership skills, team player, Proven multi-tasker with strong organizational skills. Ability to meet assignment schedules & deliver quality products under competing priorities Self-motivated & goal-oriented. Proven attention to detail, analytical, and strong customer service skills required. Good writing skills to produce technical reports, scope documents and presentations. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.