Job Details

*This role can be based anywhere in the US. Travel of up 80% is required.

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 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.

What Will You do?

As an experienced process safety professional, your expertise is vital in helping us protect people, assets, and the environment - making you an essential part of our mission.

With expertise on Process Safety Management, you will lead Process Safety Management (PSM) / Operational Risk Management (ORM) transformation program, aiming at identifying, designing, and implementing effective solutions that impact from the board room to shopfloor. You will develop and lead project teams to help clients establishing and implementing robust transformation programs that will get embedded within the client environment and, in particular, building organizational capabilities to sustain process safety performance.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Build and implement client solutions in PSM/ORM that fit the client context, culture and business environment to help them manage risks proactively and be outcome-focused and ensure client requirements are not only met but exceeded.

• Work across the client's business portfolio and value chain, while determining when and how to deep dive into technical operations on the process line or shop floor to better manage operational risks and enhance the client's business value.

• Work closely with senior executives to understand their business challenges, identify process risk scenarios that impact their business goals and performance and link business performance to the organization's operational risks. Communicate and coordinate effectively across diverse client stakeholders, including the client business ecosystem.

• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and operational/maintenance leaders, facilitating decisions on process safety outcomes, proactively identify issues and risks in relation to the process safety transformation and roll out, liaise with the wider project team to evaluating potential solutions, pursuing the optimal course of actions to minimize adverse impact and maximize project success.

• Contributing to thought leadership on Asset Integrity methodologies and mentoring junior colleagues and participating and contributing to functional and/or industry networks with the aim of developing and sharing best practices.

Who are you?

You are a recognised process safety professional, and extensive experience applying process safety principles in operational environments.

Your experience and expertise include:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in application / facilitation of a wide range of process safety transformation programs.

• Broad understanding of operational risk management and how different management and operations elements are linked together for effective process safety and operations performance.

• Ability to effectively deliver training and executive coaching sessions to senior executives to build/strengthen capabilities.

• Effective leadership skills to drive project execution in complex environments.

• Proven track record in relevant highly-hazard/heavy manufacturing industries such oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, metal processing, etc.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent (MSc or MBA preferred).
• ~10+ years of experience in asset integrity, maintenance or engineering.
• Fluent in English (additional languages a plus).
• Willingness to travel extensively.

A bit more about us

• We are implementers and change-makers. Our passion lies in helping clients solve their most complex challenges and engaging organisations - from the boardroom to the shop floor - to build resilience and sustain improvements.

• Our industry expertise (in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities), combined with our consulting know-how in risk, operations, and sustainability, helps clients turn pain points into actionable roadmaps that deliver real, measurable results.

• Our transformational solutions in leadership development, operational risk management, operational excellence, and ESG/sustainability are powered by coaching, capability building, culture change, and digital innovation.

Let's see where our shared vision leads

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, giving you unprecedented opportunities to advance your career while working with diverse industries, clients and colleagues worldwide.

We provide:

• A structured talent-development framework, including access to our Consulting Development Academy.

• Competitive salary, medical cover, allowances, disability benefits, a discretionary annual incentive, and flexible work policies.

• Opportunities to work on regional and international projects, growing your expertise and network.

At the highest level, 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 -

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.

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 have established an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ...@consultdss.com

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