Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Specialist
Core
Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and risk assessments for large-scale energy infrastructure projects to support lender-ready due diligence, credit evaluation, and lifecycle monitoring for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Role type
Senior Independent Engineering Consultant (Process Safety & Risk)
Builds
Lender-ready due diligence reports, risk registers, safeguards validation, and process safety recommendations for energy financing programs.
Domain
Energy Infrastructure (Oil, Gas, Power, Utilities) / Process Safety Engineering / Financial Due Diligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP studies, risk assessment, safeguards validation, technical due diligence, report writing, stakeholder coordination, data room review, Excel-based analysis
Preferred skills
PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP certifications, experience with DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) documentation style
Technologies
Excel, data room platforms, risk management software
Responsibilities
Evaluate PHA/HAZOP outputs and process hazard controls; review project documentation and validate technical/commercial interfaces; identify risks and mitigations; prepare defensible work products including risk ranking and action closure; coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, and operations stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC