ABS Group Of Companies Knoxville , TN 37902
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Senior Principal Engineer will normally plan, conduct, and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving larger, more critical projects or multiple projects. These projects, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or scientific field. Project work and assignments may be broad in nature, requiring ingenuity and cross-functional coordination. Provides technical assistance within a given area of specialization to solve problems not covered by design standards or otherwise established procedures.
What You Will Do:
Lead Scribe Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) using a variety of methods (HAZOP, What-if, checklists, etc.) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to provide risk identification/assessment
Participate in and/or lead PSM and/or RMP compliance audits
Be client-facing, having a proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional client relationships
Prepare, facilitate, and write recommendations and reports for the PHA (using HAZOP, what-if, checklists, etc.) and PSM audits
Selecting appropriate PHA methodology based on the complexity of the process and hazards involved
Ensure the PHA scenarios, consequences, safeguards, and recommendations are complete and correctly identified and captured
Collaborate directly with clients on technical aspects of the projects and can communicate technical requirements and deliverables clearly and concisely
Undertake short- and long-term planning to provide efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
Apply critical thinking to a wide variety of problems.
Comprehend and analyze complex problems.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably chemical or mechanical engineering discipline
At least 5 to 10 years of process safety experience and knowledge of OSHA's process safety management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and/or EPA's rule on risk management programs (40 CFR 68)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) to ten (10) years of experience facilitating PHAs and LOPAs (using HAZOP, what-if, checklists, etc.) and participating in PSM and/or RMP compliance audits
Experience participating in and/or leading PSM and/or RMP compliance audits
Experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry, refinery experience preferred
Working knowledge of the ABS Health, safety, quality and environmental management systems
Knowledgeable/proficient with Microsoft Word and one or more commercial PHA software programs (e.g., Leader, PHA-Pro)
Ability to read and understand process drawings (e.g., PFD, and P&ID)
Extensive experience participating on PHA teams as leader and scribe and PSM audits in lead and supporting roles
Knowledge of safety systems (Fire & Gas, Deluge, ESD) and safeguards
Excellent skills in facilitating group meetings and engaging teams
The ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means, and able to adapt communication to best reach the intended audience within or outside the organization
Willing to travel to assignments
Proficient or adept at learning to conduct client team meetings "remotely" via Web (TEAMS, WebEx, etc.)
Knowledge of department related technical disciplines and technical products and services provided to clients.
The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and to provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers
Reporting Relationships:
The incumbent reports directly to a Managing Principal Engineer or higher. Direct reports to the incumbent will be members of the engineering or technical staff and office support staff.
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