Engineer, Senior Principal

Job Description

The Senior Principal Engineer will normally plan, conduct, and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving larger, more critical projects or multiple projects. These projects, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or scientific field. Project work and assignments may be broad in nature, requiring ingenuity and cross-functional coordination. Provides technical assistance within a given area of specialization to solve problems not covered by design standards or otherwise established procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Lead Scribe Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) using a variety of methods (HAZOP, What-if, checklists, etc.) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to provide risk identification/assessment
• Participate in and/or lead PSM and/or RMP compliance audits
• Be client-facing, having a proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional client relationships
• Prepare, facilitate, and write recommendations and reports for the PHA (using HAZOP, what-if, checklists, etc.) and PSM audits
• Selecting appropriate PHA methodology based on the complexity of the process and hazards involved
• Ensure the PHA scenarios, consequences, safeguards, and recommendations are complete and correctly identified and captured
• Collaborate directly with clients on technical aspects of the projects and can communicate technical requirements and deliverables clearly and concisely
• Undertake short- and long-term planning to provide efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
• Apply critical thinking to a wide variety of problems.
• Comprehend and analyze complex problems.
  
  

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably chemical or mechanical engineering discipline
• At least 5 to 10 years of process safety experience and knowledge of OSHA’s process safety management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and/or EPA’s rule on risk management programs (40 CFR 68)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) to ten (10) years of experience facilitating PHAs and LOPAs (using HAZOP, what-if, checklists, etc.) and participating in PSM and/or RMP compliance audits
• Experience participating in and/or leading PSM and/or RMP compliance audits
• Experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry, refinery experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, safety, quality and environmental management systems
• Knowledgeable/proficient with Microsoft Word and one or more commercial PHA software programs (e.g., Leader, PHA-Pro)
• Ability to read and understand process drawings (e.g., PFD, and P&ID)
• Extensive experience participating on PHA teams as leader and scribe and PSM audits in lead and supporting roles
• Knowledge of safety systems (Fire & Gas, Deluge, ESD) and safeguards
• Excellent skills in facilitating group meetings and engaging teams
• The ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means, and able to adapt communication to best reach the intended audience within or outside the organization
• Willing to travel to assignments
• Proficient or adept at learning to conduct client team meetings “remotely” via Web (TEAMS, WebEx, etc.)
• Knowledge of department related technical disciplines and technical products and services provided to clients.
• The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and to provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers
  
  

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports directly to a Managing Principal Engineer or higher. Direct reports to the incumbent will be members of the engineering or technical staff and office support staff.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs