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Process Safety Consultant - Houston, TXProcess Safety Consultant - Houston, TX

Job Description:
The primary job of the Process Safety Consultant is to systematically identify hazards and weaknesses in a facility Process Safety Management program, specifically within the relief and flare systems design or documentation. If hazards exist, the Consultant will work with all stakeholders to implement changes to design, procedures, and cultures to ensure that issues are resolved.

Specific Accountabilities Include:
• Identifying and quantifying overpressure scenario relief rate requirements and evaluating relief systems capacities.
• Evaluating the adequacy of relief/flare system design and installation.
• Remaining abreast of changes in the industry and regulatory bodies (API, ASME, 29 CFR 1910.119, etc.) and serving as a subject matter expert for our clients.
• Generating and confirming process design bases.
• Auditing PSM programs, identifying deficiencies and possible resolutions.
• Providing expertise to support clients in their understanding and management of the Process Safety Information (PSI) and Management of Change (affecting PSI) elements of Process Safety Management.

 Desired Qualifications/Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in pressure relief analysis and flare system design and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

GREAT CULTURE and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/accident insurance, short/long term disability, paid vacation and holidays, 401k and alternative work schedule options.

 (Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.)

Disclaimer:
Smith & Burgess does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a current year written agreement in place for permanent placements. Any resume or other candidate information submitted outside of established candidate submission guidelines (including through our website or via email to any Smith & Burgess employee) and without a written agreement otherwise will be deemed to be our sole property, and no fee will be paid should we hire the candidate.

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Process Safety Consultant - Chicago, ILProcess Safety Consultant - Chicago, IL

Job Description:
The primary job of the Process Safety Consultant is to systematically identify hazards and weaknesses in a facility Process Safety Management program, specifically within the relief and flare systems design or documentation. If hazards exist, the Consultant will work with all stakeholders to implement changes to design, procedures, and cultures to ensure that issues are resolved.

Specific Accountabilities Include:
• Identifying and quantifying overpressure scenario relief rate requirements and evaluating relief systems capacities.
• Evaluating the adequacy of relief/flare system design and installation.
• Remaining abreast of changes in the industry and regulatory bodies (API, ASME, 29 CFR 1910.119, etc.) and serving as a subject matter expert for our clients.
• Generating and confirming process design bases.
• Auditing PSM programs, identifying deficiencies and possible resolutions.
• Providing expertise to support clients in their understanding and management of the Process Safety Information (PSI) and Management of Change (affecting PSI) elements of Process Safety Management.

 Desired Qualifications/Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in pressure relief analysis and flare system design and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

GREAT CULTURE and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/accident insurance, short/long term disability, paid vacation and holidays, 401k and alternative work schedule options.

 (Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.)

Disclaimer:
Smith & Burgess does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a current year written agreement in place for permanent placements. Any resume or other candidate information submitted outside of established candidate submission guidelines (including through our website or via email to any Smith & Burgess employee) and without a written agreement otherwise will be deemed to be our sole property, and no fee will be paid should we hire the candidate.

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Application / Software Developer - Houston, TXApplication / Software Developer - Houston, TX

We are currently seeking an experienced Software / Application Developer to join the Application Solutions Team for Salus, our user-friendly relief and flare system design application. The Software / Application Developer will play a crucial role in helping to take our product to the next level by building enterprise grade solutions, making the petrochemical industry a safer place.  This position will assume an active role in the development of additional features and enhancements for Salus.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Able To:

• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced and Agile environment.
• Contribute to Smith & Burgess products in collaboration with product management and other stakeholders.
• Leverage the latest technologies and tools to solve complex problems facing the oil and gas industry.
• Deliver high quality solutions through effective design, development, implementation and code reviews.
• Coordinate with QA around test planning, automation and execution.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or 2+yrs relevant work experience
• Familiarity using C#/.NET, SQL Server, NUnit/xUnit testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Entity Framework
• Experienced in database application development
• Works effectively in an Agile environment

Also Helpful:

• Experience developing scalable and high-performance applications using .NET, ASP.NET WebApi, WPF, Javascript/AngularJS, or Unity Framework.
• Experience designing software using object-oriented, SOLID, and other development principles
• Flexibility to work across a variety of software-related disciplines including solution design, Agile development, unit testing, refactoring and build/development automation
• Experience serving clients in the oil and gas industry

About the Company:

Smith & Burgess was founded to fill a niche in the industry helping petrochemical facilities react to and stay ahead of the regulatory changes to the industry. Smith & Burgess is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and provides superior process safety engineering and consulting services for the refining and petrochemical industry in the United States and worldwide. Smith & Burgess has the experienced staff to provide our clients solutions to their relief systems related projects. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our customers by providing comprehensive solutions to relief system issues while achieving compliance with OSHA’s PSM Standard. Our knowledge and methodology allows us to provide value beyond comparison.

GREAT CULTURE and excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life/accident insurance, short/long term disability, paid vacation and holidays, 401k and alternative work schedule options.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Disclaimer:

Smith & Burgess does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a current year written agreement in place for permanent placements. Any resume or other candidate information submitted outside of established candidate submission guidelines (including through our website or via email to any Smith & Burgess employee) and without a written agreement otherwise will be deemed to be our sole property, and no fee will be paid should we hire the candidate.

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