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Principal Consultant - SMS Consulting
- ENTRUST Solutions Group (Houston, TX)
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Description
Join ENTRUST Solutions Group's Safety Management System (SMS) team and help clients build safer, more reliable operations. At ENTRUST Solutions Group, our Safety Management System (SMS) team is passionate about helping clients create safer, more reliable operations. We work with organizations to design and implement comprehensive safety management systems—or enhance existing pipeline and occupational health and safety programs.
Our team brings deep expertise in Pipeline Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and Process Safety Management. We guide clients through building SMS programs aligned with industry standards like API RP 1173 (Pipeline Safety Management System), ANSI Z10, and ISO 45001. From gap assessments and implementation roadmaps to auditing, hazard analysis, and incident investigations, we deliver practical solutions that make a real impact. We also understand how administrative, engineering, and operational disciplines work together to keep utilities safe and efficient.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on diverse projects, applying your broad engineering expertise to solve complex challenges. You’ll guide consulting teams, offering technical and organizational direction while collaborating closely with Project Managers and Business Unit Leaders to improve processes. Staying ahead of industry standards and innovations will be key, as you ensure compliance and best practices across the board. You’ll also mentor and train team members on SMS and code compliance, drive quality control and change management systems, and influence positive organizational change. Beyond that, you’ll help identify new business opportunities and work collaboratively across business units to build the best project teams for our clients.
This is a remote position with up to 25% travel to client sites across the U.S.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in scientific, technology, and/or engineering from an accredited university or equivalent technical degree.
+ 10+ years of work experience, 5+ years of work experience at a natural gas, liquid pipeline, or electric utility. 8+ years of the work experience must be at a company or engineering consulting firm in a high risk, high reliability organization (nuclear energy, electrical or gas utilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing).
+ Collaborative approach to problem solving.
+ Ability to build relationships with clients and staff members.
+ Technical or leadership expertise (expert level) related to one or more disciplines.
+ Industry contacts and knowledge of the industry.
+ Valid driver's license for required travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s level classes (or higher) in business management, including but not limited to business law, accounting and/or business finance.
+ Training in Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement Techniques.
+ American Society for Quality Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), and/or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).
What We Offer:
+ A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
+ Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
+ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
+ Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
Why Join Us?
At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about process safety and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!
_ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law._
_Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group._
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