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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.

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About the job:

The Kent Houston office is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to manage its Process Safety team. The ideal candidate will be P.E. licensed and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a management role and a minimum of 20 years of experience in providing Process Safety services to the Onshore and Offshore Oil and Gas, and Renewables markets.

Your Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a team of Process Safety engineers.
• Process Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing advice, guidance, and support ensuring project goals are met.
• Ensuring all work product is prepared in accordance with Kent’s quality control procedures, and industry/regulatory requirements.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, addressing their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction with the services provided, leading to repeat/new opportunities for the business.
• Keeping up to date on new engineering processes, techniques, trends, AI technology, and standards ensuring that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
• Participating and representing the organization as needed in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
• Mentoring and developing the team at all levels, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Developing CTRs and proposals including preparing and qualifying Process Safety engineering scopes of work, budget, and schedule for business opportunities.
• Working closely with other disciplines in the execution of multi-disciplinary scopes with Technical and Process Safety oversight. Examples include – working with Process Engineering and Structural engineering disciplines for various consequence analyses (Design Accidental Load (DAL) input for advanced structural response analyses, Blowdown and ESD scenarios etc.)
• Identifying and communicating potential spinoff opportunities for other engineering disciplines, leveraging the early engagement of the process safety team in projects.
• Networking with counterparts in other Kent regions to support inter-company resourcing needs.
• Participating in business development activities including preparing capability presentations and marketing Kent’s services to potential clients.
• Participating and actively supporting recruiting efforts to help grow the Process Safety business.
• Championing implementation of Kent Business strategy.

Your Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience:

Qualifications/Certifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is desired (other disciplines will be considered based on experience); a master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• P.E. license with the Texas State Board is required or can be obtained within 6 months.
• A minimum Ten (10) years of experience as a lead engineer in mid to large size projects is desired with a strong background in managing projects and teams.
• Brownfield, greenfield, onshore, and offshore project experience is required.
• Design and construction knowledge is desired.
• Experienced with commonly used industry codes and standards including but not limited to API, DNV, ASME codes and industry good practices.
• Experience in advanced analysis modelling techniques including CFD.
• Experience in contributing Process Safety content to a single or multi-discipline basis of design is desired.

Skills Requirement:

• Software – PHAST, PHA-Pro for HAZOP and LOPA, and other standard Engineering software.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word).

Core Competencies:

• Technical competence in risk identification, risk assessment and risk management methodologies.
• Demonstrated strong skills in one or more of the following:
  • Integrating process safety within the design process and/or operating practices
  • PHA facilitation (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SILA, etc.)
  • Consequence and frequency analyses
  • Fault / Event Tree Analysis
  • Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA).
  • Authoring Safety Cases, including ALARP demonstrations
  • Bow Tie Analysis
• Experience in a client-facing role, showing an understanding of the commercial challenges relevant to an engineering consultancy business.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to provide advice on technical issues both externally and internally.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• A co-operative and helpful attitude toward both colleagues and clients with demonstrated experience in mentoring of more junior resources.
• A strong drive and willingness to continue learning from clients and colleagues.
• Confident in selling services, preparation of proposals and cost estimates for studies and winning work.
• Adaptable to changing working hour requirements as needed to accommodate project work and client needs in other time zones.
• Flexible in work location as needed (Kent office, client’s office)
• A Professional Engineering license (P. Eng., P.E.), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status is desirable.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, clients, and other stakeholders.

Details about the Role:

 Location: Houston, TX.

Travel Required: Yes, some potential travel – approximately 15%.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Experience Level: 20 years.