Risk Engineer

An international oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston,TX is currently seeking a Risk Engineer to join their Onshore Operations team.

Risk Engineer

Essential Job Duties:

Serving as the Asset's subject-matter-expert (SME) with regards to the requirements and programs to manage the Asset's HES risks
· Lead/participate in process hazard reviews such as HAZOPs, What-Ifs and advise Asset functional departments in resulting actions and measures completion
· Assist Asset functional departments in process design reviews and identification of issues at conceptual stage and serve as the HES Risk lead for the projects
· Conduct dispersion modeling using in-house tools & facilitate facility siting and detailed quantitative risk assessment studies via third party contractors
· Provide consulting services to the Asset functional departments on process safety regulatory compliance, understanding of Oil & Gas risk program requirements
· Assist in the implementation of the newly revised Regulatory Risk Management Program and the Specialized Field Risk Management program for the Permian surface operations (i.e. MOC/PSSR Program development, compilation of facility technical information etc.)
· Asset-level review and verification of hazard identification studies and HES risk assessments
· Supporting the development and implementation of HES risk management programs to be effective and in accordance with Company requirements
· Supporting the development and implementation of tools to analyze HES risks and exposures
· Conducting QC self-audits of Asset's HES Risk Management Programs to provide an evaluation of Asset's efforts to comply with Company policies, standards, and procedures
· Conducting HES Risk Management training for Asset personnel
· Participating/supporting Asset process safety/risk related incident investigations
· Supporting the development and implementation of optimal HES risk mitigation strategies and methodologies.
· Assist in the Asset's HES risk reporting to Occidental Oil & Gas Corporate
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BS degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering
· 2+ years working experience in HES risk management and loss prevention, preferably in oil and gas operations
· Strong working knowledge of and experience in OSHA Process Safety Management; EPA Risk Management Plan; Process Hazard Analyses; Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance; Management of Change; Process Safety Information; Emergency Response Planning; Fire Protection; Pre-Startup Safety Reviews; Operating and Maintenance Procedures; Facility Siting of Portable and Permanent Buildings
· Working knowledge of National Consensus Standards (e.g., NFPA, API, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, ISA, etc.)
· Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point
· Strong verbal and written communications skills
· Excellent organization and time management skills to be able to handle multiple tasks and achieve challenging deadlines
· Team player and ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and field operations
· Availability to travel for projects primarily in West Texas and New Mexico, 25-50% of travel time likely