Principal Consultant, HSE Risk Advisory at DNV GL USA, INC. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

About Energy Systems


We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
Are you passionate about safety and protecting people and the environment from harm? Are you an adaptable, creative thinker ready to take on a senior-level role and help us enhance our services to meet new realities and future changes?

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Principal Consultant, with an emphasis on Process Hazard Analysis, Process Safety, Process Safety Management Systems and Risk Management. Principal Consultants must be equally comfortable working independently, working in teams, and collaborating virtually with minimal supervision as well as directing the work of less experienced consultants.

A successful candidate will have extensive experience conducting complex process safety risk assessments, including faciltating HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA workshops. The candidate will be an expert with several aspects of qualitative and quantitative risk assessments involving tools such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, Bowties, CFD and others. This work involves programs including but not limited to PHA Pro, Phast, KFX, and FLACS.

Most clients are in the oil and gas sector but include other process industries and increasingly focus on low-carbon products like CO2, H2 and Ammonia. One area of future work involves enhancing existing risk assessment tools and techniques by incorporating forward climate models into the analyses.


This role is based at our DNV office in Katy, TX presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.



What You'll Do

• Lead quantitative and qualitative risk assessments for a variety of customers in the process industries, especially the oil & gas sector
• Act as project manager, coordinating resources and personnel both from within the team and from across the DNV global network, within the constraints of time and budget to achieve project objectives
• Interface with regional clients and maintain client satisfaction by delivering results
• Support DNV business development efforts
• Demonstrate thought leadership in risk management by participating in conferences and writing papers or articles

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election*



DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or
business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department
(hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (physical sciences or engineering)
• 10+ years of related professional work experience
• Familiarity with the oil and gas sector, especially LNG assets
• Track record of conducting risk workshops using techniques like HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA.
• Demonstrated project management experience for complex projects
• Demonstrated consulting skills, including a track record of successful engagements
• Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Willingness and ability to travel 25% of the time, which at times may last an entire work week or more, and may include weekends for longer assignments
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to rent and drive a car, and also travel on public conveyances when required
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (physical sciences or engineering)
• Recognized professional certifications are a plus, for example PE, CFSE or others
• Demonstrated capability for business development
• Familiarity with climate and extreme weather risk

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