Karsten Litzendorf

Karsten Litzendorf brings a wealth of expertise to his current role as an Engineering and Process Safety Consultant at Ingenieurbüro Litzendorf, where he leverages decades of experience in chemical engineering, process safety, and plant operations. His comprehensive background spans from large-scale polypropylene production to microreaction technology, enabling him to provide tailored solutions across a broad spectrum of chemical manufacturing environments, including GMP-compliant facilities for fine chemicals and bulk commodities. In his role, Karsten specializes in facilitating hazard and risk assessments such as HAZOP and LOPA, ensuring that process safety measures are robust and compliant with industry standards.

His expertise extends to functional safety management, where he conducts SIL calculations and advises on the implementation of safety instrumented systems (SIS) in accordance with IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and VDI/VDE 2180. This ensures that critical safety functions are reliably designed, verified, and maintained to mitigate operational risks. Karsten’s proficiency in process simulation, hazard recognition, and root cause analysis allows him to identify potential safety gaps proactively and develop effective mitigation strategies.

At Ingenieurbüro Litzendorf, he also plays a key role in conducting safety audits, accident investigations, and developing safety management systems that integrate EHS considerations seamlessly into plant operations. His hands-on experience with basic and detail engineering, commissioning, and operational oversight provides him with a holistic perspective on process safety, making him a trusted advisor for process industry clients seeking to optimize safety performance and regulatory compliance. Through his work, Karsten continues to advance industry standards, ensuring safer, more reliable chemical production processes worldwide.