Process Safety Consultant
Job Description
Company Overview
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.
Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
Job Overview
Jensen Hughes is seeking a Hazardous Materials Code Consultant to join our West Team with offices in southern and northern California. We are open to other locations and remote work for candidates with demonstrated experience and capability. A successful candidate will demonstrate ability to perform or direct engineering consulting services pertaining to hazardous materials use and storage. We are seeking applications from candidates at the mid-level or senior-level career stage. This market segment is a key growth area for our company and offers opportunities for increasing industry engagement, business development and mentorship of emerging professionals.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare or lead the development of hazardous materials compliance for a diversity of projects involving hazardous materials and operations. Prepare fire and building code analysis for high hazard occupancies, inventory statements, management plans, and other documentation to meet code, regulatory, or insurance requirements, particularly with respect to the IFC/IBC and NFPA standards.
- Conduct fire hazard analyses (FHAs) and compliance evaluations for high-hazard and/or high-value industrial and manufacturing facilities not well addressed by prescriptive code solutions
- Desired experience in combustible dust hazards including conducting Dust Hazard Analysis and compliance with NFPA combustible dust standards.
- Collaborate closely with clients, architects, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and code officials to assess project feasibility and develop conceptual designs for facilities using, storing, or generating chemicals.
- Partner with Jensen Hughes’ fire and life safety system experts to establish design criteria for special hazard protection systems such as automatic sprinklers systems, fire alarms, fire detection systems, special suppression etc.
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of tools and methodologies that enhance team effectiveness and project outcomes.
- Provide mentorship and knowledge-sharing support to colleagues, including onboarding of new team members.
- Engage in business development activities to strengthen existing relationships and cultivate new opportunities, while supporting the execution of strategic business plans.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop technical reports, client communications, and presentations.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% based on project needs.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and geographies.
- In-depth understanding of applicable engineering principles, building and fire codes, and standards related to hazardous materials, such as:
- International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC)
- NFPA standards related to hazardous materials (e.g., NFPA 2, 30, 33, 34, 55, 400, and 660)
- Insurance carrier guidelines such as FM Global Datasheets
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications, such as:
- Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Institute of Safety and Health Management (ISHM), or equivalent
- Familiarity with U.S. federal regulations and standards related to hazardous materials, including those from DOT, OSHA, and EPA.
