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About Smith & Burgess

Engineering Excellence. Process Safety First.

At Smith & Burgess, we specialize in helping industrial operators achieve and maintain processsafety excellence. Since 2007, we’ve provided engineering expertiseto support compliance,reduce risk, and enhance operational performance.Our consulting services include relief and flare system design, facility siting studies, PSIdocumentation, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and OSHA PSM compliance. From conceptualdesign through commissioning and operations, we deliver trusted solutions backed by data anddecades of experience.

Who We Are

Smith & Burgess is a globally recognized Process Safety Management (PSM) engineering firm founded by Dustin Smith and John Burgess in Houston, Texas. Today, we operate as a team of 100+ engineers and process safety professionals in:

  • Houston, Texas (Global HQ)
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Singapore
  • India (Hyderabad)

Our leadership includes active contributors to API 520/521 Safety Committees and other regulatory bodies, ensuring our practices meet or exceed industry standards.

Smith & Burgess is led by seasoned engineers and industry veterans with deep expertise in Process Safety Management, relief system design, and regulatory compliance. Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience across complex projects and plays an active role in industry committees, ensuring every client engagement is grounded in both best practices and real-world application.

Our Legacy of Excellence

  • 250+ years of combined Process Safety expertise
  • 1,250+ successful projects completed worldwide
  • 15+ published research papers advancing industry knowledge
  • 300+ million in client saving through compliant, right-sized solutions
  • Consultancy of the Year – Oil & Gas Awards (TX & Northeast)
  • Top 20 Best Places to Work – Houston Business Journal
  • Top Work Places 2024 – Houston Chronicle 

Clients include refineries, chemical plants, midstream operators, EPC firms, and manufacturers who trust our ability to get it right the first time.

What We Do

We deliver high-value Process Safety Management (PSM) solutions that improve compliance, reduce uncertainty, and support safe operation.

Relief and Flare System Studies

Our engineers design and optimize relief systems to meet API, ASME, OSHA PSM, and EPA RMP standards–ensuring accurate sizing and complete, defensible documentation.

Engineering Design Reviews

We provide third-party reviews at the Conceptual, FEED, and Detailed Engineering stages to identify and correct design gaps before construction begins.

Process Safety Services

Smith & Burgess provides comprehensive PSM consulting services that help clients meet OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements while enhancing operational integrity. Our engineers deliver risk-based solutions across the entire process safety lifecycle, from hazard identification to compliance verification.

  • PHA Facilitation and Revalidation
  • PSI Documentation Development
  • RAGAGEP Compliance Audits
  • Relief System Mitigation Planning
  • Facility Siting Studies
  • Relief and Flare System Evaluations

Process Safety Training

Our technical process safety training courses equip safety professionals and engineers with the knowledge and tools to strengthen relief system design, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Led by industry experts, each course is grounded in real-world engineering experience and tailored to address the challenges of high-hazard industries.

  • Relief Systems Design Training Course
  • PHA Leadership Training
  • Onsite Course Offerings
  • Virtual and On-Demand Options
  • 20+ PDHs Per Course Available

SalusTM Software Platform

SalusTM is the a platform for managing relief and flare system documentation. Built by engineers for engineers, Salus helps facilities ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and easy access to Process Safety Information (PSI).

  • Maintain Editable, Centralized PSI
  • Reduce Documentation Errors With Structured Workflows
  • Ensure Compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP
  • Improve Cross-Team Visibility and Collaboration

Our Leadership Team

Smith & Burgess is led by seasoned engineers and industry veterans with deep expertise in Process Safety Management, relief system design, and regulatory compliance. Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience across complex projects and plays an active role in industry committees, ensuring every client engagement is grounded in both best practices and real-world application.

John Burgess
Co-Founder & Principal Consultant

Dustin Smith Round

Dustin Smith
Co-Founder & Principal Consultant

Aniekan Attang
General Manager

Manish Puri Round

Michelle Ramirez
Director of Internal Operations

Parimal Desai
Director of Business Development

Manish Puri
Director of Technology

Our Commitment to You

  • 24/7 Responsiveness: We are available around the clock to address urgent needs and mobilize quickly
  • Transparency: We communicate clearly and consistently throughout every project
  • Accountability: We stand behind our deliverables and support you from start to finish
  • Compliance-Driven Solutions: Work is aligned with best practice, OSHA, and EPA standards
  • Proactive Collaboration: We stay closely engaged with your team to anticipate needs, answer questions, and adapt quickly as scopes evolve.

Ready to Improve Process Safety Performance?

Have a question or need a consultation? Connect with a senior engineer to learn how we can support your next project with expert insights and compliance-driven solutions.