Sr. Advisor, Safety - Commissioning & Startup

Summary of the Role

The Sr. Advisor, Safety - Commissioning & Startup will support a large-scale LNG project in the Rio Grande Valley, providing safety leadership throughout pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up phases of the facility. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and managing high‑risk hazards associated with cryogenic systems, hazardous materials, and complex industrial processes.

Initially reporting to the Project HSSE Manager, the role will later transition to Operations HSSE and serve as the HSSE representative across construction, commissioning, and operations activities. The Sr. Advisor will act as a key interface between contractors, engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure consistent implementation of CSU and HSSE strategies, procedures, and best practices.

The role supports start‑up readiness through active participation in testing, hazard elimination, workforce training, and safety compliance. The position requires strong field presence, technical knowledge (electrical and mechanical systems), and the ability to support teams ranging from field specialists to management.

The position will be based in Brownsville, TX.

• Commissioning (CSU) / HSSE Compliance
  • Lead, participate, and serve as a technical expert in the development, implementation, and management of CSU / HSSE management plans and procedures in compliance with the company’s HSSE Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead, develop, implement and maintain CSU & HSSE programs and procedures and serve as a technical resource to provide direction on the safe execution of work.
  • Lead, participate, and serve as a technical expert in CSU / HSSE audits, inspections, and assessments to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Risk Management
  • Lead, participate, and serve as a technical expert in Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews risk assessments and hazard identification in support of E&C, CSU, & Operations.
  • Lead, participate, and serve as a technical expert in SIMOPs risk reviews, Permit to Work activities, and control of hazardous energy / lock‑out tag‑out.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) & SIMOPs
  • Intermediate or above knowledge level to develop, implement, and manage PSM elements, HSSE programs, processes, and procedures.
  • Interface strategically with Construction, Owner, and the SIMOPS coordinator for necessary permits, work authorizations, and Lockout/Tagout, ensuring appropriate system engineer involvement.
  • Verify field‑level execution and documentation of critical safety systems such as PTW, LOTO, confined‑space entry, hot‑work controls, control of hazardous energy, PSSR, MoC.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, USCG, DOT, and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
  • Conduct HAZID, PHA, and what‑if scenarios to identify risks and develop mitigation measures.
• Procedure Review & Implementation
  • Review and provide expert input on all facility operating procedures, safety guidelines, and policies.
• Training & Mentorship
  • Provide safety training (LOTO, confined space, etc.) to personnel and contractors, coaching field teams on best practices and safety culture.
• Incident Management
  • Facilitate and direct incident investigations and root‑cause analyses to ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Auditing & Reporting
  • Perform process and performance safety audits and prepare reports on leading and lagging safety indicators for management review and continuous improvement.
• Other
  • Work closely with contractors, E&C, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure CSU / HSSE considerations are aligned with all stakeholders.
  • Strive for continuous improvement to ensure “Zero Accidents” over the life of the project.
  • Support the CSU / HSSE corporate function throughout construction, CSU, and post‑handover commercial operations.
  • Establish commissioning procedures, checklists, and quality standards aligned with project specifications and applicable codes.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, safety &…