Julia Dufay
Global Risk & Safety Leader | LNG Operations, Engineering Standards & Regulatory Compliance
- Role
- Staff Engineer, Process Safety Management at Cheniere Energy, Inc.
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Julia Dufay
Risk Management professional with deep expertise in Energy Project management and a proven ability to lead cross-functional risk initiatives in high-stakes, highly regulated environments. I oversaw complex global LNG operations, implemented enterprise risk frameworks, and helped navigate market, technological, and regulatory challenges unique to the energy industry. My peers know me for: • Long term business strategic planning.• Hands-on and results-driven approach.• Technical expertise combined with effective communication skills across all levels of the business.Over a 16+ years career I’ve collaborated closely with legal, compliance, finance, and technical teams—balancing operational realities with long-term strategic goals.With a background rooted in the high-stake and safety-focused energy sector, my skills in project management, governance, internal controls, enterprise risk, and operational resilience are highly transferable into organizations aiming for the highest standard in Risk and Project management.
Experience
Staff Engineer, Process Safety Management
Nov 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
I provide Process Safety subject matter expertise and program management across Company assets. I am responsible for design, implementation oversight, and continuous improvement of process safety and risk management systems and programs.Key responsibilities include:• Subject matter expert in process safety and risk management across LNG and hydrocarbon processing facilities, with deep experience in PHA, facility/building siting, fire & gas detection, and incident investigation.• Leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise‑level process safety management systems aligned with FERC, PHMSA, OSHA, and industry standards.• Development of governance documents, internal standards, and training programs that elevate operational discipline and regulatory compliance.• Collaboration and support to Operations, Maintenance, Pipeline, Engineering, and HSE teams, enabling risk‑based decision‑making and safe, reliable operations.• Support audits, assurance activities, and functional verifications of process safety and HSE programs.• Analyzing incident and near‑miss data to identify trends and drive targeted continuous improvement initiatives.• Facilitate and/or participate in incident investigations, supporting the identification of root and contributing causes and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.• Responsible for maintaining process safety/safety engineering standards, procedures, and other key management systems within the Cheniere Integrated Management System (CIMS).
Education
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in Power and Influence for Positive Impact
2023
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in Management Essentials
2021
INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
Master's degree, Engineering
2003 — 2009
University of California, Berkeley
Internship, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
2008 — 2008
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in Organizational Leadership
2022
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Certificate in COSO Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
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