Major Hazards & External Threats Interface Lead

Posting Date: 5 Nov 2026

City: Houston

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77070 Chicago, IL, US, 60603 Lisle, IL, US, 60532

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Plant Engineering

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Major Hazards & External Threats Interface Lead to join our office in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL within the Plant Engineering Division.

Compensation Data

$130,000 - $180,000, commesurate with education and experience

Mission

This position will support the engineering and development of a major tank farm project located in Texas. The Lead will act as the project's technical focal point for the identification, assessment and management of major accident hazards and external threats that could affect the facility, personnel, neighbouring installations, the environment and project infrastructure.

The role will have particular responsibility for ensuring that hazards originating both within and outside the project battery limits are systematically identified, evaluated and translated into appropriate engineering requirements, safeguards, layout constraints and interface requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the project technical focal point for Major Hazards and External Threats.
• Establish the project methodology and design basis for the identification, screening, assessment and management of major hazards and external threats.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Major Hazards and External Threats Register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish the interfaces between hazard studies and the multidisciplinary engineering design.
• Coordinate the identification of credible internal and external accidental scenarios.
• Ensure that hazard study assumptions, recommendations and risk-reduction measures are effectively incorporated into the project design.
• Identify safety-critical interfaces with neighbouring facilities, infrastructure, third parties and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with Process, Layout, Civil/Structural, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Fire Protection, Security, Environmental and Operations disciplines.
• Provide technical input to project design reviews and support the resolution of safety-related interface issues.
• Coordinate specialist consultants performing consequence modelling, QRA, explosion analysis and other major-hazard studies, where applicable.
• Support Client and project interfaces with competent authorities and other relevant stakeholders on matters related to major hazards and external threats.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Engineering General

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in major-hazard industrial facilities, preferably tank farms, terminals, refineries, petrochemical or chemical installations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the US and Texas regulatory environmen t applicable to process safety and major hazards.
• Extensive professional experience in major risk assessment (8+ years), fire prevention, and safety management, preferably in consulting or industrial settings.
• In-depth knowledge of Seveso law regulations and proven expertise in navigating bureaucratic requirements related to plant safety.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing and implementing fire-fighting systems, conducting bureaucratic checks, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety principles, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to travel up to 25% regionally for site visits and client meetings
• Valid driver’s license

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

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Nearest Major Market: Houston