Senior Consultant, Process Safety Management LATAM

Overview

Senior Consultant, Process Safety Management LATAM At dss+, we are a purpose-driven company that exists to save lives and create a sustainable future – for our clients, employees, and communities. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and we’re a consultancy with heart. We implement, working side-by-side with our clients to deliver real, tangible results. We pride ourselves in combining industry experts and on the ground experience with strong people-centric change management capabilities. This creates the perfect blend to support our clients from intent to impact, enabling them to protect what they care for, transform their organisation, and sustain the changes required to make their vision a reality, in a practical actionable way. Our clients span industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities, including Renewables.

What you will do

As an experienced process safety specialist, your expertise is vital in helping us protect people, assets, and the environment – making you an essential part of our mission. We’re strengthening our capability and presence and are looking for a Subject Matter Expert in Process Safety to join our growing team. With expertise in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Risk Assessment & Management, you will lead specific workstreams within a wider Process Safety Management (PSM) / Operational Risk Management (ORM) transformation program, aiming at identifying, designing, and implementing effective solutions within the area of expertise. You will provide subject matter expertise and lead project teams to help clients establish and implement robust Risk Assessment and Process Hazard Analysis programs and, in particular, build organizational capabilities to sustain performance.

Key responsibilities

Leading the design and execution of process safety engagements, focusing on PHA and related risk analysis techniques and providing subject matter expertise on PHA and Risk Assessment Programs (including HAZOP, What-If, Layer of Protection Analysis, Safety Integrity Level, Quantitative Risk Assessment, Building Risk Assessment/Facility Siting, Human Factor, Inherent Safer Process Review, etc.).

Identifying and evaluating process safety risks by working across the asset lifecycle – from design and build to operations, maintenance, modification, and decommissioning and coordinating with other project workstreams such as Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, etc.

Facilitating and/or chairing PHA sessions to a high professional standard, helping clients understand complex risks, evaluate adequacy of controls, and provide recommendations to manage.

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and operational leaders, facilitating decisions on operational risk outcomes and proactively identifying issues and risks related to delivery activities; liaising with the wider project team to evaluate potential solutions and pursue the optimal course of action to minimize adverse impact and maximize project success.

Contributing to thought leadership on PSM methodologies, mentoring junior colleagues, and participating in functional and/or industry networks to develop and share best practices.

Who you are today

You are a recognised Subject Matter Expert in Process Safety, with deep technical competence in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and extensive experience applying process safety principles in operational environments.

Experience and qualifications

Extensive practical experience in PHA techniques (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA) with strong knowledge and practical experience in facilitation of a wide range of PHA techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, What-If, SIL, LOPA, Bow-Tie, Human Factor, Inherently Safer Process Review, Risk Register, Risk Matrix). Knowledge of quantitative techniques is a plus, including Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis, Consequence Modelling, QRA/BRA, Iso-Risk Curves.

Operational experience in international companies, with exposure across the full asset lifecycle and proven success implementing PSM systems and risk management in high-hazard industries (Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities).

Strong understanding of the risk dimensions of PHA and the ability to present technical findings as clear, actionable advice.

Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, able to work with both executives and technical teams.

Organised, analytical, and outcome-focused, comfortable managing complex projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (MSc or MBA preferred).

10+ years of experience in process safety, operational risk, or engineering.

Fluent in English (additional languages a plus).

Willingness to travel extensively.

A Bit More About Us We are implementers and change-makers. Our passion lies in helping clients solve their most complex challenges and engaging organisations – from the boardroom to the shop floor – to build resilience and sustain improvements. Our industry expertise (in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities), combined with our consulting know-how in risk, operations, and sustainability, helps clients turn pain points into actionable roadmaps that deliver real, measurable results. Our transformational solutions in leadership development, operational risk management, operational excellence, and ESG/sustainability are powered by coaching, capability building, culture change, and digital innovation.

Join us to make a difference – safeguarding lives, assets, and the environment while building resilient, high-performing operations.

Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting

Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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