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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 2 months ago

Principal Facility Siting Engineer

140 Heimer Road, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX, 78232, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a leader in facility siting and hazard analysis within the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries. The Principal Facility Siting Engineer will manage complex projects, provide expert guidance in risk assessment, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with clients and regulatory bodies.

EnergyMarine TransportationNon ProfitRenewable EnergyShipping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., API 752/753, OSHA PSM, NFPA)

Oversee and execute advanced hazard analyses for dispersion (flammable/toxic), explosion, and fire scenarios using available software tools

Visit client sites to educate clients on facility siting methodology and perform onsite activities (e.g., scenario development, congestion assessments)

Develop and review comprehensive technical reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations for clients and stakeholders

Serve as the primary technical contact for clients, presenting findings and guiding risk mitigation strategies

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering professional development within the team

Support business development by preparing proposals and participating in client meetings regularly

Stay abreast of evolving regulations, standards, and modeling technologies in facility siting and process safety, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in facility siting and risk assessment reports, invoice approvals, and collections status notices promptly by Company procedures

Qualification

Facility siting expertiseRisk assessment softwareHazard analysis experienceClient relationship managementCFD softwareProject managementTechnical writingProgramming languagesMaster's degreeCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field

10+ years of experience in facility siting, hazard analysis, or process safety, with a proven track record in the chemical, petrochemical, and/or pharmaceutical industries

Expert proficiency in facility siting and risk assessment software (e.g., PHAST, SAFETI, ALOHA)

Demonstrated experience in project management and client relationship management

Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills

Proficiency in DNV PHAST/SAFETI

Proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) software (e.g., Gexcon FLACS, OpenFOAM, KFX)

Preferred

Master's degree in an engineering discipline

Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Visual Basic, Python)

Company

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations.

Founded in 1862

Houston, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees

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