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Kent is looking for a Manager, Process Safety Engineering to manage its Process Safety team.

The ideal candidate will have a P.E. license and 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 & Gas sectors, including extensive experience providing Process Safety services in the Gulf of America / Gulf of Mexico.

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

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, clients, and other stakeholders.

Behavior/ Core Competencies: 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). Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. 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.

Details about the role:

Location: Houston, TX

Relocation required: N/A

Travel required: Yes, some potential travel approx. 15%

Contract type: Full-time, Regular

Experience level: 20 years