Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Process Safety Solutions Provider
Kenexis Consulting is a leading technical safety consultancy founded in 2004 by Edward Marszal and Kevin Mitchell. Our expertise lies in risk analysis and the design of engineered safeguards for companies managing chemical and stored energy risks. We specialize in safety instrumented systems (SIS), fire and gas detection systems, and quantitative risk analysis, serving industries such as chemical processing, oil & gas, and power generation. Our team of chemical engineers and functional safety experts delivers consulting services, software solutions, and training to enhance operational safety and regulatory compliance.Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Houston, Texas, we provide global support to clients while maintaining a strong commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction. Our proprietary software tools, including Open-PHA, Vertigo, and Effigy, empower organizations to streamline safety processes and make data-driven decisions. With decades of combined experience, we adhere to international standards such as IEC 61511, OSHA PSM, and ISA 84.00.07, ensuring our clients achieve the highest levels of safety and reliability.
Services
Process Hazards Analysis
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Fire and Gas Mapping
Safety Instrumented Systems
Engineering Software
Process Safety Training
Functional Safety Assessments
Facility Siting Analysis
Gas Dispersion Modeling
SIL Verification
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over two decades of experience in technical safety consultancy.
- We provide both consulting and software solutions for seamless safety programs.
- Our team ensures alignment with OSHA PSM, IEC 61511, and industry standards.
- We support clients globally across oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
- Our engineers pioneered performance-based fire and gas mapping methodologies.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Process Hazards Analysis
Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) systematically identifies and evaluates risks in industrial processes to prevent accidents and ensure regulatory compliance. Our team conducts HAZOP, LOPA, and HAZID studies to recommend engineered safeguards. By aligning with OSHA PSM and IEC 61511 standards, we help clients enhance safety and operational reliability while minimizing financial and environmental risks.
Fire and Gas Mapping
Fire and gas mapping optimizes detector placement to identify leaks and hazards using ISA TR84.00.07 guidelines. We perform scenario-based and geographical coverage analysis to meet performance targets, reducing false alarms and installation costs. Our Effigy software ensures compliance with safety standards while improving detection system efficiency and risk mitigation.
Safety Instrumented Systems
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) lifecycle services include design, SIL verification, and functional safety assessments. We ensure compliance with IEC 61511 and OSHA PSM standards through hazard identification, safety requirement specifications, and site acceptance testing. Our Vertigo software streamlines lifecycle management, enhancing system reliability and regulatory adherence.
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) uses fault tree and event tree modeling to assess hazard probabilities and consequences. We provide focused QRA for complex scenarios, supporting risk-based decision-making. Our methods align with API RP 752 and OSHA PSM, ensuring clients achieve tolerable risk levels through data-driven mitigation strategies.
Engineering Software
Kenexis Consulting software suite includes Open-PHA, Vertigo, and Effigy for streamlining safety processes. These tools support PHA documentation, SIL verification, and fire/gas mapping while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Cloud-based access and technical support enable efficient risk management, reducing costs and improving operational safety across global facilities.
People
Edward Marszal
Co-Founder
Edward Marszal co-founded Kenexis Consulting in 2004 and pioneered performance-based fire and gas mapping methodologies. With expertise in functional safety and risk analysis, he contributes to ISA standards and trains professionals globally on safety systems.
Kevin Mitchell
Co-Founder
Kevin Mitchell, a co-founder, brings decades of chemical engineering experience to Kenexis Consulting. He specializes in safety instrumented systems and quantitative risk analysis, driving the development of industry-leading software tools and training programs.
Questions
What industries does Kenexis serve?
Kenexis supports chemical, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing industries globally with process safety solutions.
Do you offer software for safety analysis?
Yes, our suite includes Open-PHA, Vertigo, and Effigy for hazard analysis, SIL verification, and fire/gas mapping.
How do you ensure compliance with safety standards?
We adhere to IEC 61511, OSHA PSM, ISA 84.00.07, and API RP 752 through rigorous risk assessments and engineered safeguards.
Can you assist with facility siting analysis?
Yes, we assess explosion, fire, and toxic release risks to optimize facility layouts per OSHA PSM requirements.
Do you provide training for safety systems?
Yes, our Process Safety Training Center offers courses on PHA, LOPA, SIS design, and software tools.
How do you optimize gas detector placement?
Using ISA TR84.00.07 guidelines and Effigy software, we perform performance-based mapping to meet coverage targets efficiently.
