Process Hazard Analysis Facilitator

DEKRA North America

Process Safety Consultant providing technical services supporting Process Safety improvement activities for clients in various industries. Facilitating PHA studies and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Posted 6/25/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $150 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Process Hazard Analysis studies support which includes Prepare, facilitate, and scribe PHA studies through a variety of methodologies (What-If, Checklist, FMEA, HAZOP, HAZID, etc.) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Selecting the PHA methodology based on the complexity of the process and hazards involved
Ensure PHA scenarios, consequences, safeguards, and recommendations are complete and correctly identified and captured in the PHA software (PHAPro or similar)
Write and review technical reports
Read and interpret piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID), mechanical drawings, process flow diagrams, block flow diagrams, electrical line diagram etc
Understand and comply with DEKRA and client procedures
Ability to conduct PHAs and/or training in person as well as virtual
Effective and continued communication with clients and consulting team
Able to work with a team on projects and independently on projects or tasks
Perform technical reviews for peers which could include marketing papers, presentations, reports, etc.
Be client-facing, having a proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS (or Higher) in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Fire Protection) or other safety related field
Formal training in various PHA methodologies and LOPA is desired with a minimum experience of 5 years
Experience in facilitating PHAs in the Oil & Gas Industry is preferred
Safety-related designation preferred (CSP, CFEI, CCPSC, PE, etc.)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process safety management
Experience and strong knowledge in safety-related areas (PSM, RMP, combustible dust, chemical reaction hazards, flammable liquids/gases, etc.) is preferred
Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations (NFPA, Building & Fire Codes, OSHA, etc.) is preferred
Strong personal communications and leadership skills
Must be able to work well under pressure within a team environment
Must deliver reports and analysis documents within time-driven deadlines
Required Travel: Position requires travel, up to 50%, and may require international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation: hourly professional fees according to confirmed project work
Additional opportunities based on experience and work history
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

Process Hazard AnalysisPHA methodologiesLayer of Protection AnalysisFMEAHAZOPHAZIDPHAProtechnical report writingpiping and instrumentation drawingsprocess safety management

Soft Skills

effective communicationteamworkindependenceleadershipclient relationship managementability to work under pressuretime management

Certifications

CSPCFEICCPSCPE