Job Details

*This role can be based anywhere in the US. Travel of up to 80% is required.

Allow us to introduce ourselves

dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability, enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.

dss+ has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, and Financial Services industries.

With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence, learning & development, data analytics & digital technology, our capabilities provide an integrated, transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.

At dss+ we have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and, thus, we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

What will you do?

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

With expertise on Process Safety Management and Asset Integrity, you will lead specific workstreams within a wider Process Safety Management (PSM) / Operational Risk Management (ORM) transformation program, aiming at identifying, designing, and implementing effective solutions within the area of expertise. You will provide subject matter expertise and lead project teams to help clients establishing and implementing robust Risk Assessment and Process Hazard Analysis programs and, in particular, building organizational capabilities to sustain performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading client teams and driving the execution of consulting engagements in integrated Asset Integrity Management as part of a wider process safety management or transformational engagement. This includes structuring, sequencing, and leading client engagements with direct areas of responsibility including assessment and improvement of asset integrity management practices across the following scopes:

• All sub-elements of asset integrity management e.g., quality assurance, maintenance and reliability strategy and tactics, inspection & test, repair, work management, codes and standards, competence management, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, etc.

• All equipment classes e.g. static equipment, rotating equipment, safety instrumented functions, pipelines, electrical, etc.

• All interfaces with other process safety management elements e.g., process hazard analysis, management of change, pre-start up safety reviews, incident investigation, etc.

• Oversee and perform checks and analyses to develop improved asset reliability at client sites and supporting clients in developing appropriate Work Management practices to enhance the performance of Maintenance and Reliability programs

• Effectively communicating progress and outcome to different client's stakeholders and proactively identifying issues and risks in relation to the specific delivery activities and liaise with the wider project team to evaluating potential solutions and pursuing the optimal course of actions to minimise adverse impact and maximise project success.

• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and operational/maintenance leaders, facilitating decisions on asset integrity outcomes and proactively identifying issues and risks in relation to the specific delivery activities and liaise with the wider project team to evaluating potential solutions and pursuing the optimal course of actions to minimize adverse impact and maximize project success.

• Contributing to thought leadership on Asset Integrity methodologies and mentoring junior colleagues and participating and contributing to functional and/or industry networks with the aim of developing and sharing best practices.

Who are you?

You are a recognised Subject Matter Expert in Asset Integrity, and extensive experience applying process safety principles in operational environments.

Your experience and expertise include:

• Work experience includes leadership positions in asset integrity/maintenance and reliability positions on operating industrial plants, preferably in highly hazardous/heavy manufacturing industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, or metal processing.

• Experience in developing procedures to define key system requirement, analysis, problem solving, and governance mechanisms and KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of the implementation of Asset Integrity Management across all sub-elements.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and team-working attitude to be able to work in multi-cultural and multidisciplinary teams and effective leadership skills to drive execution in complex environments.

• Knowledgeable on Recognised and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) i.e. ASME, API, NACE, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical will be an advantage) or equivalent (MSc or MBA preferred).
• ~12+ years of experience in asset integrity, maintenance 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.

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