Daniel D. Seo
About Daniel D. Seo
Daniel D. Seo is the Safety Relief Group Lead at ExxonMobil in Billings, Montana, with over 14 years of experience in process safety engineering.
Professional Title and Roles
Daniel D. Seo currently holds the position of Safety Relief Group Lead at ExxonMobil, based in Billings, Montana. In this role, he leads the development and execution of Safety Relief Reviews (SRRs) projects from proposal to completion. He also manages the SRR budget and supervises engineers and contractors involved in these projects. Additionally, Daniel defines and manages safe operating envelopes and limits in refinery process units, providing cost-effective design process safety solutions and safety relief reviews in the Management of Change (MOC) system.
Previous Work Experience
Daniel D. Seo has a comprehensive background in process safety engineering, with notable positions at various organizations. He worked as a Safety Relief Engineer at Brunel from 2017 to 2018 in Houston, Texas. Prior to this, he was a Process Safety Engineer at BP from 2015 to 2016 and a Technical Safety Specialist at Technip/Genesis from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Process Consultant at Siemens Energy from 2008 to 2012 and started his career at ExxonMobil in Baytown, Texas, as a Process Safety Engineer from 2008 to 2009. Early in his career, Daniel also worked as a Process Safety Consultant at Siemens Energy & Automation and served in the Republic of South Korea Air Force as a Sergeant.
Education and Academic Background
Daniel D. Seo pursued his higher education at notable institutions. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University between 2004 and 2007. He also studied at San Antonio College from 2001 to 2004, focusing on Language & Chemistry, and earlier, he studied Genetic Engineering at Paichai University from 1996 to 1998.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Daniel D. Seo is recognized as an expert in process safety engineering, particularly in safety relief and process hazard analysis. He is proficient in using advanced software tools such as HYSYS, Pro II, PHA Pro, Bowtie XP, Flare System Analyzer, Visual Flow, Flaresim, and Pressure Protection Manager. His experience spans adherence to industry standards and regulations, including API, ASME, and OSHA for process safety management. Daniel's technical skills allow him to lead and participate in risk assessments focused on process safety and risk management.
Industry Experience and Contributions
With over 14 years of experience in the field of process safety engineering, Daniel D. Seo has made significant contributions to the industry. He is known for leading projects that ensure safety in process units and optimize cost-effective design in safety systems. At ExxonMobil, he has been instrumental in managing and executing Safety Relief Reviews, defining safe operating envelopes, and leading risk assessments. His extensive industry knowledge and technical proficiency have positioned him as a key figure in maintaining and enhancing process safety standards.