Process Safety Management Consultant

Why This Role

Process safety sits at the heart of our purpose – helping organisations protect their people, assets, operations and the environment while building more resilient and sustainable businesses.

As a Senior Consultant or Manager specialising in Process Safety Management (PSM), you will work with clients to identify, design and implement practical solutions to complex process safety and operational risk challenges.

At Manager level, you will take greater ownership for client relationships, project leadership and the development of our teams, while contributing to account development and future opportunities.

Your Impact at dss+

You will lead and contribute to PSM and Operational Risk transformation programmes, working closely with senior executives, operational leaders and frontline teams to understand risk, strengthen management systems and build sustainable organisational capability.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and deliver PSM and Operational Risk Management workstreams and transformation programmes within high-hazard and asset-intensive organisations.
• Assess existing process safety systems, capabilities and performance to identify risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement practical PSM/ORM solutions aligned to the client's operational environment, culture and business objectives.
• Facilitate assessments, workshops, training and executive coaching to strengthen leadership and organisational process safety capability.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, identifying emerging risks and supporting effective decision-making throughout transformation programmes.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable client outcomes.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, helping develop process safety and operational risk capability across dss+.
• At Manager level, contribute to account development, proposals and the identification of opportunities to expand our impact with clients.

Experience

• Significant experience in Process Safety Management, Operational Risk Management or closely related disciplines.
• Practical experience designing, implementing or improving PSM programmes within operational environments.
• Experience conducting or facilitating process safety assessments, risk reviews and improvement programmes.
• Proven experience leading technical workstreams or complex projects in industrial environments.
• Experience within high-hazard or asset-intensive industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, mining & metals, manufacturing, energy or related sectors.

Capabilities

• Deep understanding of Process Safety Management principles and their practical application in operational environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to translate complex risks into practical solutions.
• Strong client engagement and relationship-building capability.
• Effective leadership skills and the ability to lead project teams in complex environments.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Master's degree, MBA or relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant Process Safety experience, with greater depth of experience and leadership expected for appointment at Manager level.

Languages

Required: Professional fluency in English.

Mobility

This role can be based anywhere in United States of America. Candidates should be comfortable with travel of up to approximately 80%, including travel to client sites across US and potentially internationally.

Growth & Benefits

• Structured learning and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with experienced Process Safety, Operational Risk and industry experts
• Opportunities to contribute to international projects and our global technical communities
• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives and comprehensive local benefits
• Flexible working arrangements aligned with client and business requirements

Diversity & Inclusion

dss+ is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, valued and able to contribute fully. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.