Job Location : Houston,TX, USA
*This role can be based anywhere in the US
Allow us to introduce ourselves
dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability, enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.
dss+ has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, and Financial Services industries.
With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence, learning & development, data analytics & digital technology, our capabilities provide an integrated, transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.
At dss+ we embrace and celebrate diversity. We have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and, thus, we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.
The Role
As a Principal Consultant focusing on our Process Safety offerings for the United States and Canada (USC) region at dss+, you will assume a key role in driving and expanding our presence with a strong emphasis on developing and delivering impact with our Process Safety approaches. You will be responsible for contributing to the global and USC regional go-to-market strategies for the dss+ Process Safety offering, as a part of our safety & risk services across all of our industry teams, and with all our regional PSM Practitioners.
In this strategic and client-facing position, you will participate in the entire consulting value chain. This includes quality assurance of process safety centerline deliveries, coordinating the inclusion of Process Safety workstreams in business development efforts, scoping and creating process safety proposals, engaging in PSM project deliveries, overseeing and advising others on their management of Process Safety projects, and fostering account development. You will also be a global thought leader, actively shaping and driving our Process Safety position within the USC and global dss+ safety & risk community, our operational excellence and ESG practices, through our people centric approach leveraging our digital platforms.
If you have a strong personal interest and passion for advancing the cause of Process Safety, coupled with a keen business development skillset, you may be the perfect fit.
Responsibilities will include...
Report directly to Global Practice Director and be accountable for working closely with dss+ Process Safety Practitioners and USC Industry Leads, with a focus on business development, go-to-market strategies, leading-edge growth of the dss+ Process Safety approach, and coordination with our broader Safety & Risk offerings.
Client Acquisition: Identify potential clients through research and network building, work with USC Industry Leaders to scope projects, prepare and deliver presentations tailored to client needs.
Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets. Stay abreast of market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions to innovate our offerings.
Collaborate with the global Industry Teams to contribute to thought leadership, offerings, and methodologies, bringing global best practices to the global market and clients
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, maintaining and expanding relationships in alignment with the account team. Understand client needs and consult on Process Safety solutions that add value to their business
Coordinate with marketing to develop targeted campaigns and collateral materials and deliver Process Safety presentations and keynotes at select conferences.
Who are you today?
You have Operations Management Consulting and commercial experience. You're most likely a Principal, Partner, or Director in a management consulting firm, and you have an impressive track record in selling the value of Process Safety consulting services. You have experience working in risk-intensive industries as a Process Safety business leader, where you demonstrated the positive impact of strengthening Process Safety leadership.
Qualifications
More than 15 years of experience leading and managing Process Safety program elements, with a proven ability to understand client situations and application of best-fit solutions, best practices, standards and regulations.
Proven field-level experience with essential process safety methodologies, regulatory compliance and engineering principles including:
Expertise in conducting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) using methodologies like HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, and SIL determination, as well as QRA (Fault Tree, Event Tree). A comprehensive understanding of where and when they should be applied. Ability to identify performance gaps in the use of these methodologies.
Strong knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA Process Safety Management standard, and UK COMAH, EU SEVESO).
Familiarity with engineering principles particularly in chemical, oil & gas or industrial engineering, as well as standards, techniques, policies, drawings, and processes related to process safety.
Practical business experience working and consulting in a diverse range of industry sectors, such as Chemicals, Mining, and/or Oil & Gas. Demonstrated experience in leveraging process safety methodologies through practical application to positively impact business performance through leadership. Experience leading process safety teams in large organizations, function as a business leader.
Strong existing network of relevant senior leaders in many of these industry sectors.
High credibility with the professional safety community.
Exceptional communication skills at the C-suite level, with the ability to effectively drive business development, solution development, and high-quality delivery of key services. Equally able to connect with front-line leaders and workers.
Ability to perform under pressure in client meetings and field situations, responding accurately to complex and challenging issues and questions.
Ability to sell “effective process safety management” business cases to senior leaders.
An entrepreneurial spirit, results-focused, and adept at thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment
Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemical engineering or other similar engineering or science degree. Master's degree or PhD is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have a mix of industry and consulting background
Technical Problem-Solving skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex safety issues.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team-working attitude to collaborate within fast-paced, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary teams
Extensive Travel Required
Looking at the big picture, you will have the chance to:
Live and breathe dss+ Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors and encourage others to do the same. As a company and individually, we are here to deliver value, walk our talk, keep learning, work in teams and be engaged. Read more about what we value here -
Use what you know about diverse industry sectors to drive growth among a strong existing portfolio and new dss+ clients.
Keep your sights on the big picture, overseeing program delivery, developing client relationships, leading cross-team initiatives, and developing promising talent.
Plug into technical, regional, and global communities to build working relationships and a strong network of resources.
Advance the way the industry thinks, contributing to emerging dss+ IP, reusable assets, thought leadership and more.
Become recognized as the global subject-matter expert in Process Safety and trusted thought partner within dss+ and to our clients.
We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with our experts who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Our performance process and talent systems support every individual on their personal and professional development journey.
Because we're 100% purpose and mission driven – dedicated to protecting, transforming, and sustaining positive change – this role, and the resources you'll have, offers you the ideal platform to make a difference.
At dss+ we embrace and celebrate diversity. This is, above all, an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.
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