What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior PHA Facilitator position at Safety First Group?
Markets:
Houston
• Port Arthur/Orange
• South Louisiana
Safety First Group is looking to add an experienced
PHA Facilitator
to support
refining-heavy
PHA work across the Gulf Coast. This starts as a
trial engagement
with the intent to work the right person into our
2026 schedule
.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and facilitate
Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
for refinery and petrochemical operations (new studies revalidations) - Facilitate multiple methodologies as appropriate:
HAZOP, What-If / What-If Checklist, Checklist, HAZID, FMEA
(
LOPA
is a strong plus) - Run effective sessions with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, I&E, Process Safety, etc.)
- Keep sessions productive, drive quality discussion, and ensure hazards/safeguards/recommendations are captured clearly
- Deliver clean documentation and action-item tracking clients can execute
Minimum requirements
- 10 years
in the safety/process safety field with significant
PHA execution - 5 years
direct experience in
refining and/or petrochemical
environments (
refining-heavy preferred
) - Proven facilitation presence — able to lead a room, manage disagreement professionally, and maintain momentum
- Strong organization and writing skills (recommendations, action items, follow-up)
Preferred / nice-to-have
- Experience with
PHA software
(PHA-Pro, PHAWorks, Stature, or similar) - Comfortable
self-scribing
when needed or working effectively with a dedicated scribe - Strong understanding of
PSM/RMP
expectations and real-world safeguard quality
Engagement
- Project-based / contract-style
to start (trial fit) - Opportunity for consistent work throughout
2026
for the right person
How to apply
To be considered, please
submit your resume
by either:
- Applying directly to this LinkedIn post
, or Messaging me your resume
here on LinkedIn with a brief note covering:Your PHA methods experience (HAZOP / What-If / etc.)
- Refining vs petrochemical background