Process Safety Engineer ( Petrochemical / Refinery / Power )

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Energy consulting team at a leading global insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.

Senior Relationship Manager / Assistant Vice President

A global leader in risk management and engineering consulting is seeking an experienced Risk Engineering Consultant to join its Energy & Power team across the IMEA region. Based in India and working across the IMEA region, this role focuses on providing specialized risk engineering and consulting services to clients within the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. The role emphasizes process safety, operational reliability, operational excellence, asset integrity, turnaround management, and sustainability initiatives.

We seek a candidate with expertise in traditional energy sectors. Additional experience in hydrogen, renewables, environmental management, and energy efficiency will be an added advantage. Proficiency in software tools for analysis and reporting is essential.

We will count on you to:

Asset Integrity & Reliability Management: Conduct assessments to ensure the integrity and reliability of critical assets, including mechanical integrity, corrosion management, inspections, and failure prevention.

Process Safety Consulting: Evaluate and enhance process safety management systems, ensuring hazard identification, risk analysis (HAZOP, LOPA), and implementation of safety barriers.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Promote operational excellence through process optimization, lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Turnaround Management: Lead and manage the safe and efficient execution of turnarounds, focusing on detailed planning, risk assessments, and project management to ensure compliance with timelines and budgets.

Hydrogen & Renewables: Provide consulting on risk management and safety for hydrogen production, storage, and renewable energy projects, while offering insights on best practices and regulatory requirements.

Environmental Management & Energy Efficiency: Advise on environmental management practices, focusing on sustainability, emissions reduction, and energy efficiency, while helping clients integrate these initiatives into operations.

Staffing, Competency & Headcount Management: Provide expert guidance on optimizing staffing levels, ensuring the right competencies and headcount to manage operational risks, asset integrity, and process safety effectively.

Risk Assessment & Analysis: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to help clients prioritize investments in maintenance, safety, and environmental performance.

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations of incidents, focusing on root cause identification and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure operations meet industry regulations related to asset integrity, process safety, operational performance, and environmental management, particularly within the hydrogen and renewable sectors.

Client Advisory & Strategic Consultation: Offer strategic advice on risk management, operational strategy, turnaround planning, and sustainable technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

What you need to have:

Experience: 5–8 years of experience in risk engineering, operations, asset integrity management, process safety, operational excellence, maintenance, or turnaround management within the oil & gas and petrochemical industries.

Technical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge in process safety, operations, maintenance & reliability, asset integrity, and turnaround management. Experience in hydrogen, renewables, environmental management, and energy efficiency is highly valued.

Software Proficiency:

• Advanced skills in spreadsheet tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in presentation software for creating detailed reports and client decks.
• Experience using industry-specific simulation software (e.g., PHAST, ExTool, or equivalent) for risk modeling and safety analysis.

Operational Excellence Insight: Experience driving operational excellence initiatives using lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices.

Turnaround Management: Expertise in leading and managing large-scale turnarounds with a focus on safety, efficiency, and delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

Consulting Experience: Proven ability to deliver high-quality consulting services and build strong client relationships, providing strategic recommendations on risk mitigation and operational improvement.

Education: A degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or process preferred) or a related technical field.

Certifications: Relevant certifications in asset integrity, process safety, operational excellence, turnaround management, or renewables will be an advantage.

Travel: Willingness to travel for business development and project execution.

What makes you stand out?

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, business functions, and organizational levels to drive business growth.
• Ability to engage with senior executives and understand strategic requirements to build long-term partnerships.
• Ability to independently initiate and manage the end-to-end client acquisition cycle.
• Strong decision-making skills and determination to see projects through to completion.