Process Safety Consultant

About the role

SGS is seeking an experienced Safety Consultant with strong process safety expertise to support industrial clients. The role requires a solid HSE background and the ability to deliver practical, risk‑based safety solutions across high‑hazard operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities.
• Facilitate HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and Bow‑Tie studies.
• Conduct process safety and HSE risk assessments.
• Support Major Accident Hazard (MAH) risk management.
• Develop and review safety management systems and procedures.
• Perform process safety audits, gap assessments and compliance reviews.
• Assist Management of Change (MOC) and operational risk management.
• Lead or support incident investigations and root‑cause analysis.
• Develop safety performance indicators and assurance programmes.
• Provide technical safety advice to clients and project teams.
• Deliver safety training, coaching and competency development.

Required profile

• Degree or relevant qualification in Engineering, HSE, Process Safety or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in HSE / Process Safety, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, chemical or other high‑hazard industries.
• Strong practical knowledge of PSM principles and risk‑assessment methodologies.
• Experience with HAZOP/HAZID, LOPA, Bow‑Tie and other process safety studies.
• Excellent communication, consulting and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP, CFSE, TÜV Functional Safety or equivalent are an advantage.

Required skills

• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• HAZID
• HAZOP
• LOPA
• Bow‑Tie analysis
• Major Accident Hazard (MAH) risk management
• Safety audits and gap assessments
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Incident investigation and root‑cause analysis