Freelance Subject Matter Expert

**Allow us to introduce ourselves**

At **dss+**, we are a **purpose-driven company** that exists to save lives and create a sustainable future - for our clients, employees, and communities. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and we’re a consultancy with heart.

We implement, working side-by-side with our clients to deliver real, tangible results. We pride ourselves in combining industry experts and on the ground experience with strong people-centric change management capabilities. This creates the perfect blend to support our clients from intent to impact, enabling them to protect what they care for, transform their organisation, and sustain the changes required to make their vision a reality, in a practical actionable way.

Our clients are across a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities, including Renewables.

**What will you do?**

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

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Identifying and evaluating process safety risks by working across the asset lifecycle - from design and build to operations, maintenance, modification, and decommissioning and taking into consideration the necessary links with other project workstreams such as Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, etc.
- Facilitating and/or chairing PHA sessions to a high professional standard, supporting clients to understand complex risks, evaluate the adequacy of controls and provide recommendations to manage.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and operational leaders, facilitating decisions on operational risk outcomes and proactively identifying issues and risks in relation to the specific delivery activities and liaising with the wider project team to evaluate potential solutions and pursue the optimal course of action to minimise adverse impact and maximise project success.
- Contributing to thought leadership on PSM methodologies and mentoring junior colleagues, and participating and contributing to functional and/or industry networks to develop and share best practices.

**Who are you today?**

**Your experience and expertise include**:

- Operational experience in international companies, with exposure across the full asset lifecycle with proven success implementing PSM systems and risk management in high-hazard industries (Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities).
- Strong understanding of the risk dimensions of PHA and the ability to present technical findings as clear, actionable advice.
- Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, able to work with both executives and technical teams.
- Organised, analytical, and outcome-focused, comfortable managing complex projects.

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**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (MSc or MBA preferred).
- ~12+ years of experience in process safety, operational risk, 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.

**Protect. Transform. Sustain.**
Join us to make a difference - safeguarding lives, assets, and the environment while building resilient, high-performing operations.