Risk Engineer- Fire and Safety Advisory

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Risk Engineering Consultant Energy

Location: Gurgaon India (working across IMEA region)

Experience: 5-8 years in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry (preferably experience in Asset Integrity / Inspection domain)

Position Overview

A global leader in risk management and engineering consulting, is seeking an experienced Risk Engineering Consultant to join our Energy & Power IMEA team. Based in India and working across the IMEA region, this role focuses on providing specialized risk engineering services to clients within the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. The role emphasizes asset integrity, process safety, operational reliability, operational excellence, turnaround management, and sustainability initiatives.

We seek a candidate with expertise in traditional energy sectors and additional experience in hydrogen, renewables, environmental management, and energy efficiency. Proficiency in software tools for analysis and reporting is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Asset Integrity & Reliability Management: Conduct assessments to ensure the integrity and reliability of critical assets, including mechanical integrity, corrosion management, inspections, and failure prevention.
• Process Safety Consulting: Evaluate and enhance process safety management systems, ensuring hazard identification, risk analysis (HAZOP, LOPA), and implementation of safety barriers.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Promote operational excellence through process optimization, lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Turnaround Management: Lead and manage the safe and efficient execution of turnarounds, focusing on detailed planning, risk assessments, and project management to ensure compliance with timelines and budgets.
• Hydrogen & Renewables: Provide consulting on risk management and safety for hydrogen production, storage, and renewable energy projects, while offering insights on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Environmental Management & Energy Efficiency: Advise on environmental management practices, focusing on sustainability, emissions reduction, and energy efficiency, while helping clients integrate these initiatives into operations.
• Staffing, Competency, & Headcount Management: Provide expert guidance on optimizing staffing levels, ensuring the right competencies and headcount to manage operational risks, asset integrity, and process safety effectively.
• Risk Assessment & Analysis: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to help clients prioritize investments in maintenance, safety, and environmental performance.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations of incidents, focusing on root cause identification and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure operations meet industry regulations related to asset integrity, process safety, operational performance, and environmental management, particularly within the hydrogen and renewable sectors.
• Client Advisory & Strategic Consultation: Offer strategic advice on risk management, operational strategy, turnaround planning, and sustainable technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in asset integrity management (preferable), risk engineering, process safety, operational excellence, or turnaround management within the oil & gas and petrochemical industries.
• Technical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge in asset integrity, reliability engineering, process safety, and turnaround management. Experience in hydrogen, renewables, environmental management, and energy efficiency is highly valued.
• Software Proficiency:

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Proficient in PowerPoint for creating detailed presentations.

Experience using industry-specific simulation software such as DNV PHAST, ExTool, or equivalent for risk modeling and safety analysis.

• Operational Excellence Insight: Experience in driving operational excellence initiatives, using lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices.
• Turnaround Management: Expertise in leading and managing large-scale turnarounds, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Consulting Experience: Proven ability to deliver high-quality consulting services and build strong client relationships, providing strategic recommendations on risk mitigation and operational improvement.
• Education: A degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or process preferred) or a related technical field.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in asset integrity, process safety, operational excellence, turnaround management, or renewables will be an advantage.
• Travel: Candidate should be willing to travel within India and overseas for Business development and Project execution.