Process Safety Advisor

The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, the Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.

Role:
Process Safety Advisor

Our client is looking for a champion and leader of process safety excellence across our operations, embedding a strong safety culture through targeted training, field engagement, structured risk analysis, and leadership coaching. A dynamic communicator with deep a process safety technical knowledge.

• Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Process Safety Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in process safety field
• Demonstrated facilitation experience with HAZOP and other PHA methods; strong understanding of safeguards and scenario development.
• Hands-on experience developing Bowtie models and applying barrier thinking to prevent/mitigate major accident events.
• Solid working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies (risk matrices, consequence/likelihood, LOPA concepts).
• Strong documentation skills; able to communicate technical risk to operators, engineers, and leadership.
• Comfortable working in the field with Operations/Maintenance and driving action-item closure.

• Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) including HAZOP (and/or What-If/Checklist, LOPA as needed); document outcomes and drive closure of actions.
• Build and maintain Bowtie analyses for high-risk scenarios (Top Events, Threats, Preventive Controls, Mitigative Controls, Escalation Factors, Recovery Measures) and keep them aligned to site barrier standards.
• Execute formal risk assessments (qualitative and semi-quantitative), define risk ranking/criteria, and ensure consistent application across units/projects.
• Translate PHA/Bowtie outputs into actionable barrier management and risk reduction plans (engineering, procedural, training, and verification).
• Track PHA/HAZOP recommendations to closure, verify effectiveness, and report progress to leadership.
• Support/lead MOC reviews and ensure hazards/controls are evaluated before changes are implemented.
• Participate in or lead incident investigations (RCA) and ensure learnings feed back into PHA/Bowtie updates.
• Ensure PSM alignment across key elements (procedures, training, mechanical integrity, operating discipline, PSSR, emergency response interfaces).
• Develop and maintain risk documentation, dashboards, and audit‑ready records.

• Design and deliver training materials for both in‑person sessions and computer‑based training (CBT) platforms
• Facilitate process safety training for Operations personnel across all shifts, including field and control room teams
• Conduct tailored training for Maintenance teams, focusing on hazard scenarios and safeguard awareness
• Provide ongoing training and communication support for Engineering and Project teams
• Support and train Critical Safeguard (CSG) owners to ensure clarity on roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
• Develop and deliver leadership‑focused training modules to enhance process safety ownership at all levels
• Facilitate leadership workshops and one‑on‑one coaching to build confidence in leading safety conversations and initiatives

• Perform risk screening for new and modified processes, projects, and operational changes
• Lead or support structured risk assessments (e.g., Scenario Based, What‑If, Checklist, LOPA, Bowtie) to identify hazards and evaluate safeguards
• Actively participate in HAZOP studies, providing technical insight and ensuring alignment with process safety standards
• Collaborate with Engineering and Projects to ensure risk mitigation strategies are integrated into design and execution

• Develop and deploy field‑facing materials (e.g., posters, bowtie visualizations, digital signage, branded safety collateral) to reinforce hazard scenario awareness
• Ensure visibility and alignment of process safety messaging with existing PSMS and field initiatives
• Lead field walks and coaching sessions with site leadership to promote active safety engagement and hazard recognition

Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, Non disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need