Process Safety Engineer - HAZOP Facilitator

Job Description

<p><strong>HAZOP Facilitator - Refining & Chemical Processing</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta </p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Long term engagement with a key oil & gas client (18-24 months) </p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> 8/40 (Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>HAZOP Facilitator</strong> with deep expertise in the refining and chemical processing industries. This role is responsible for leading <strong>Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)</strong> workshops to identify, assess, and mitigate process safety risks in complex, high hazard operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, facilitation experience, and a collaborative mindset to support safe and reliable plant operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>HAZOP studies</strong> and other PHA methodologies (e.g., What If, HAZID, Bowtie) for refining and chemical processing units.</li><li>Facilitate <strong>LOPA</strong> and <strong>SIL</strong> studies as part of the broader risk management framework.</li><li>Identify <strong>Tolerability/ALARP gaps</strong> that could result in LOPCs or major process safety incidents.</li><li>Apply <strong>Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM)</strong> to evaluate potential hazard consequences.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure comprehensive risk identification and mitigation.</li><li>Document workshop findings, recommendations, and action items in detailed, high quality reports.</li><li>Present risk assessment outcomes and ALARP justifications to technical and leadership teams.</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry standards (<strong>IEC 61882, API RP 14J, CCPS guidelines</strong>) and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Interpret and validate <strong>P&IDs, cause & effect diagrams, and process flow diagrams</strong>.</li><li>Conduct <strong>barrier assurance field walks</strong> and identify HSSE critical equipment/activities under the HEMP process.</li><li>Support equipment care strategies and engage discipline barrier owners to ensure barrier effectiveness.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of process safety practices and knowledge sharing across teams.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in <strong>Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering</strong> (or related field).</li><li>Minimum <strong>5 years of process safety or engineering experience</strong> in refining or petrochemical environments.</li><li>Proven experience facilitating <strong>HAZOP and PHA studies</strong> in brownfield plants.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>flare systems, pressure relief, and safeguarding design principles</strong>.</li><li>Proficiency in <strong>PHA software tools</strong> (PHA Pro, PHAWorks).</li><li><strong>Functional Safety certification (TÜV FS Eng)</strong> is an asset.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Experience with <strong>LOPA, SIL verification, and barrier management</strong>.</li><li>Knowledge of <strong>API 520/521, API 537, OSHA PSM</strong> standards.</li><li>Understanding of <strong>Human Factors, Operability, and Maintainability principles</strong>.</li><li>Ability to lead workshops both on site and remotely.</li></ul><p></p>