Sam Sanati Foroush is a seasoned Sr. Process Safety Engineer at Cenovus Energy, bringing over 27 years of extensive experience in technical safety and process safety engineering within the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. His expertise encompasses a wide array of critical areas, including hazard...
Sam Sanati Foroush is a seasoned Sr. Process Safety Engineer at Cenovus Energy, bringing over 27 years of extensive experience in technical safety and process safety engineering within the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. His expertise encompasses a wide array of critical areas, including hazard and major accident hazard (MAH) identification, quantitative risk assessment (QRA), and facility siting, with a focus on upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Sam's proficiency in advanced software tools such as PHAST and Safeti, honed over 15 years, enables him to conduct thorough consequence analysis and ensure compliance with industry standards.
In his current role, Sam is instrumental in conducting consequence analysis and facility siting in accordance with API 752 and 753 guidelines for various oil sands, refinery, and midstream plants. He has successfully developed and implemented a corporate Hazard Identification (HAZID) process, facilitating the identification of major accident hazards across multiple projects. His contributions extend to safety case development and participation in fire and explosion investigations, where he evaluates process safety events and classifies them according to established criteria.
Sam's leadership and technical acumen have positioned him as a key player in enhancing safety management systems within Cenovus Energy. His commitment to risk assessment and plant design not only safeguards personnel and assets but also fosters a culture of safety within the organization. With a robust background in HAZOP studies and a deep understanding of the energy industry, Sam continues to drive initiatives that prioritize safety and operational excellence in a complex and evolving landscape.
