Principal Consultant Risk Management Consulting - Vysus Group

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of experts working for a safer world? Join our team providing risk management services for the industry (renewables, nuclear, petroleum and chemical industry). We want you to be safe, no matter what business you are in!  

Vysus Group is a leading engineering and technical consultancy offering specialist asset performance, risk management and project management expertise across complex industrial assets, energy assets (oil and gas, nuclear, renewables) and the energy transition.  

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated individual to join our global Vysus Consulting team as Principal Consultant located in Houston, TX. Our global Risk Management Consulting team helps our clients to manage and reduce risk across their complex operations.   

We work in partnership with owners and developers of energy, power and complex industrial assets and infrastructure, to interpret and manage complexity, reduce project risk, and optimize asset performance. We provide independent perspectives, deep domain expertise and engineering excellence.  

As the ideal candidate you will have a strong background in process plant operations and/or offshore operations. In addition to technical expertise, you should be passionate about inspiring clients and driving digital development initiatives, including pre-sales activities, to support the growth of our business. An extensive client network is highly desirable for this position.  

In the role of Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for:  

• Supporting CLIENT process safety and operability review workshops such as HAZID, HAZOP, digital HAZOP, SIL, BowTie, FMEA, alarm management, SIMOPS, etc.  

• Identifying Major Accident Hazards (MAH), Major Accident Events (MAEs) and Safety and Environmental Critical Elements (SECEs) and develop Performance Standards.  

• Performing risk assessments, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs) for both onshore and offshore industries. 

In addition, you will use your: 

• Technical expertise: Applying in-depth knowledge of process plant and offshore operations to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and propose effective mitigation strategies.  

• Client engagement skills: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert. Collaborating closely with clients to understand their specific requirements, provide tailored solutions, and deliver exceptional service.  

• Digital development abilities: Promoting and supporting digital transformation initiatives within the organization and with clients. Identifying opportunities to leverage digital tools, technologies, and data analytics to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of safety studies.  

• Pre-sales activities knowledge: Participating in pre-sales activities by engaging with potential clients, understanding their needs, and providing technical expertise to develop proposals and win new business opportunities.   

• Team collaboration skills: Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, safety professionals, project managers, and business development personnel, to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.   

• Thought leadership: Staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes. Contributing to the development and dissemination of thought leadership materials, white papers, and industry presentations.   

• Mentoring and training abilities: Providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members, sharing your expertise, and fostering their professional growth.   

To be successful in the role, we are looking for you to have:  

• A master's degree within engineering or related e.g., chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, process/risk management.  

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience within oil and gas, (petro)chemicals or the energy industry.  

• Consulting, engineering, or operator experience within oil and gas, (petro)chemicals or the energy industry, preferably in process engineering or process safety roles.  

• Process simulation and digital twin experience will be a plus.  

• A basic understanding of process safety and risk management activities related to greenfield and brownfield projects.  

• An experienced understanding engineering documentation such as PIDs, PFDs, H&MBs, C&E Charts and SRS.  

• Knowledge and experience in green hydrogen and ammonia facilities and in offshore oil and gas is a plus.  

• The availability to travel for project delivery.  

• The ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and work well in a team. 

What we can offer you:  

• An opportunity to be part of a global multi-disciplinary team.   

• Opportunities to contribute to the development of new and exciting business areas.   

• Competitive salary and a good benefits package.  

• Flexible working arrangements (centered around Houston TX).   

Our core values  

Our core values are the fabric of our organisation, at the heart of everything we do, supporting our growth aspirations – and we are looking for people who share them. Our values are:  

Trust  

We are trusted advisors. Independence and integrity are core to our approach to deliver innovative advice and proven solutions, in full consideration of all stakeholders, safety and the environment.  

Partnership 

We build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and key stakeholders, working collaboratively and aligning our objectives to maximise performance and outcomes.  

Passion  

We are passionate in our commitment to delivering excellence with everything we do, driven to go above and beyond, seeking new knowledge, and challenging the status quo. We fully recognise the power of diversity, in all its forms, to benefit our business, clients and our talented employees.