American Bureau Of Shipping - San Antonio, TX
posted 5 months ago
ABS Consulting's Extreme Loads and Structural Risk Division is seeking an experienced Explosion Hazard Analyst / Senior Manager Engineer to join our team. This position is critical in providing expertise in risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and management planning for various hazards, including natural, process, or threat-related incidents. The Extreme Loads group is recognized for its unique capabilities and extensive experience in analyzing and designing facilities that are subject to extreme loads. As a Senior Manager, you will lead efforts in facility siting analysis, quantitative risk assessment, and fire and explosion risk assessments, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service and expertise in these critical areas. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting explosion, fire, and toxic modeling, as well as performing explosion testing and similitude modeling. You will utilize advanced finite element analysis techniques, including nonlinear static and transient dynamic analyses, to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies. Your expertise in advanced computational fluid dynamics analyses will be essential in predicting the dispersion of accidental and intentional releases, such as LNG and LPG, and in evaluating blast pressures on structures and personnel during both external and internal explosions. Additionally, you will conduct root cause analysis and incident investigations to identify and mitigate potential hazards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background, with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, and at least 15 years of professional experience in the field. You will have a proven track record of conducting fire, toxic, and explosion hazards analysis, along with a working knowledge of facility siting and fire & explosion risk analysis (FERA). Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be required to convey complex technical concepts to both internal and external stakeholders effectively. Your ability to communicate in English at a professional level will be crucial for conducting detailed business and technical discussions. This position is based in San Antonio, TX, with a preference for candidates located in this area, although Houston, TX is also an acceptable location. Join us at ABS Consulting, where we are committed to promoting the security of life and property and supporting organizations in navigating the challenges of evolving regulations and technologies.