Risk and Reliability Engineer- Oil & Gas

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Date: Sep 18, 2024

Location: Houston, Texas, US

Company: Bureau Veritas

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

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City: [[Houston]] 

State: [[Texas]]

Risk and Reliability Engineer

 

Location: Houston, TX  - hybrid role 2 days/week in Greenspoint office

 

Bureau Veritas North America is seeking a Risk and Reliability Engineer to market, sell and execute early-stage project technical advisory services for energy projects in North America primarily within the oil and gas industry with special attention within hydrogen and new energies. This role will be a “seller-doer” position.

 

The Risk and Reliability Engineer will Services include feasibility studies, design review, and risk, reliability and safety analysis for facilities and production plants such as downstream oil and gas, L&G facilities, and hydrogen facilities among other energy related fields. The incumbent will collaborate closely with our Vice-President of Business Development for Energy and the Operations Directors.

 

The Risk and Reliability Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with complex systems to enhance reliability and performance. This role involves serving as a technical advisor with the realm of developing and implementing strategies for risk management and reliability engineering, conducting failure analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reliability engineering, risk assessment, and data analysis, with a proven ability to improve system performance and operational efficiency.

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Collaborate with other experts within the BV network to identify opportunities, propose technical solutions and deliver risk and reliability engineering services.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities in complex systems. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to enhance system reliability and safety.
  • Lead Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives to optimize maintenance strategies and extend equipment life cycles. Utilize reliability testing protocols to validate system performance before deployment.
  • Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and address the underlying causes of system failures.
  • Recommend corrective actions to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
  • Utilize advanced statistical analysis and data modeling techniques to predict failure rates, optimize maintenance schedules, and enhance operational efficiency. Apply quantitative risk analysis (QRA) to inform risk management decisions.
  • Develop and oversee asset integrity management programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Conduct safety and hazard analysis (HAZOP) sessions to identify potential safety risks. Implement controls and procedures to reduce incident rates and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Implement predictive maintenance technologies, such as condition monitoring and IoT sensors, to reduce unexpected equipment failures and improve system reliability.
  • Provide technical sales support through customer meetings and proposal management, preparation & review of opportunities.
  • Identify and coordinate the development of additional BVNAM services offerings to fully maximize BVNAM’s engagement with the client – communicate with fellow sales and operations professionals in different operating groups.
  • Expand BVNAM’s current capability to deliver new methods of minimizing and mitigating our customers’ risks.
  • Collect design and analysis data from customers and assemble it into assumptions and inputs into analysis models.
  • Perform analysis (using software programs as necessary) on the appropriate models utilizing Phast consequence analysis software or CFD software platforms.
  • Clearly communicate the analysis results through both in-person presentations and written reports.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

 

  • Achieve strategic objectives defined by company management.
  • Help develop and execute strategic account plans to meet customer needs.
  • Successfully deliver timely and accurate results for client projects.
  • Lead and grow BVNAM technical support during customers’ FEED stage of projects.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

 

  • Reports to the Director of Technical Services for BVNAM.
  • Collaborates with the VP of Business Development on proposal preparation for new opportunities utilizing engineering support during the FEED stage of projects.
  • Coordinates closely with the BV global technical centers and global business line.

 

 QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, chemical, or related).
  • 5+ years of experience in risk & reliability work with familiarity of failure modes and criticality analysis (FMECA), reliability availability and maintainability (RAM) analysis, hazard identification / hazard operability studies (HAZID / HAZOP), quantitative risk analysis (QRA), safety integrity level (SIL) assessments, risk-based inspections (RBI), and similar.
  • Experience with downstream oil and gas,  L&G, hydrogen or other new energy projects preferred.
  • EPC, O&M or project developer experience in energy production plants.
  • Proficiency with Phast consequence analysis software or CFD software platforms.
  • Strong communication skills to deliver analysis results to people with varying technical backgrounds and make appropriate recommendations as needed.
  • Project management capability to direct and participate in projects with several consultants and deliverables.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the US and abroad.
  • Team player with collaborative attitude.

 

Here's a breakdown of what we provide:

 

Salary:                     $120,000 - $160,000

Location:               Houston, TX – hybrid role

 

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan

Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

 

Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, with eligibility starting on your first day of employment:

 

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-matched Retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Optional life and pet insurance

EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs

Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development

Employee Discounts

 

This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.

 

Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.

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