Risk & Reliability Engineer

Risk & Reliability Engineer
Bureau Veritas North America – Houston, TX (Hybrid; 2 days/week in Greenspoint office)

Bureau Veritas North America is seeking a Risk & Reliability Engineer to provide early‑stage technical advisory services for energy projects throughout North America, primarily within the oil, gas, LNG, hydrogen, and new energy sectors. This "seller‑doer" role combines sales support with deep engineering expertise to deliver risk, reliability, and safety solutions.

• Collaborate with other experts within the BV network to identify opportunities, propose technical solutions, and deliver risk and reliability engineering services.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities in complex systems; develop and implement risk‑mitigation strategies to enhance reliability and safety.
• Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and address underlying causes of system failures.
• Recommend corrective actions to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Utilize advanced statistical analysis and data‑modeling techniques to predict failure rates, optimize maintenance schedules, and enhance operational efficiency; apply quantitative risk analysis (QRA) to inform risk‑management decisions.
• Develop and oversee asset integrity management programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct Safety and Hazard Analysis (HAZOP) sessions to identify potential safety risks and implement controls to reduce incident rates.
• Provide technical sales support through customer meetings, proposal preparation, and opportunity reviews.
• Coordinate development of additional BVNAM services offerings to maximize BVNAM’s engagement with the client; communicate with sales and operations professionals across teams.
• Expand BVNAM’s capabilities to deliver new methods of minimizing and mitigating customers’ risks.
• Collect design and analysis data from customers, assemble assumptions and inputs into analysis models.
• Perform analysis using appropriate software (e.g., Phast consequence analysis, CFD platforms).
• Clearly communicate analysis results through in‑person presentations and written reports.

• Achieve strategic objectives defined by company management.
• Help develop and execute strategic account plans to meet customer needs.
• Deliver timely and accurate results for client projects.
• Lead and grow BVNAM technical support during customers’ FEED stage of projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in risk & reliability work, including FMECA, RAM, HAZID/HAZOP, QRA, SIL, RBI, and related analyses.
• Experience with downstream oil and gas, LNG, hydrogen, or other new energy projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Phast consequence analysis software or CFD platforms.
• Strong communication skills for delivering analysis results to diverse audiences.
• Project‑management capability to direct and participate in projects with multiple consultants and deliverables.
• Willingness to travel within the US and abroad.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 (may vary based on experience and market).

Location:

Houston, TX – hybrid role.
Annual Incentive Bonus Plan available.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company‑matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
- Optional life and pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Total Well‑Being Lifestyle Programs
- Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
- Employee Discounts

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. All persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers, and other personnel actions.

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