Safety Consultant – Process Safety

About SGS

SGS stands as the global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supported by a vast network of over 2,500 laboratories and business units across 115 countries. Our workforce includes 99,500 proficient professionals committed to delivering Swiss precision and reliability that help clients attain premier levels of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Safety Consultant specializing in Process Safety to enhance our team. The role demands solid expertise in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) with a focus on providing actionable, risk-informed safety strategies across industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) tasks.
• Organize and facilitate hazard identification techniques such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and Bow-Tie analyses.
• Perform comprehensive process safety and HSE risk evaluations.
• Manage risks associated with Major Accident Hazards (MAH).
• Develop, update, and assess safety management systems and operational procedures.
• Conduct audits focused on process safety, identify gaps, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and day-to-day operational risk handling.
• Lead or contribute to investigations of incidents and perform root cause analyses.
• Create safety performance metrics and assurance programs.
• Offer expert technical safety guidance to clients and project teams.
• Provide training, mentoring, and development opportunities to enhance safety competencies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, HSE, Process Safety, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in HSE and Process Safety, particularly in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, energy, or comparable high-hazard sectors.
• In-depth understanding of PSM frameworks and risk assessment techniques.
• Proficiency with methodologies including HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, Bow-Tie, and other process safety evaluations.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability for consulting and managing stakeholders.
• Professional safety certifications like NEBOSH, CSP, CFSE, TÜV Functional Safety, or similar credentials are advantageous.