Expert Process Engineer (Functional Safety)

Huntsman; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global chemicals company is seeking an experienced Expert Process Safety Engineer with knowledge in Functional Safety. This role involves supporting process safety studies, delivering training, and conducting incident investigations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field and experience in process safety. The position is fully remote but requires significant travel across Europe. Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to safety and ethics.

Qualifikationen

• Professional Engineer experience in process or equipment design and/or operations.
• Understanding of risk identification and reduction techniques.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Aufgaben

• Provide internal resource for process safety studies and lead LOPA/SIL Assessments.
• Deliver Design support for Safety Instrumented Functions.
• Develop and deliver training in Process Safety methodologies.

Kenntnisse

Process Safety

SIL Assessment

Communication Skills

Functional Safety Knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Instrumentation

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

Huntsman has an opportunity for an experienced Process Safety Engineer with deep knowledge of Functional Safety to join our Global Process Safety Centre of Excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Process Safety Engineer to guide the development of the company’s process safety program as well as provide expert support to Huntsman’s operating sites.

This is a key, business‑critical role within our organization, responsible for strengthening our global standards and ensuring robust process safety performance across all regions.

The position is fully remote, offering flexibility regarding work location. Please note that this is also a highly travel‑intensive role.

Role Responsibilities

As a Expert Process Safety Engineer (Functional Safety), you will be responsible for:

• Providing internal resource to sites for process safety studies, particularly leading LOPA/SIL Assessments.
• Delivering specialist expertise in areas of process safety with a particular focus on Functional Safety.
• Delivering Design support for Safety Instrumented Functions
• Performing Design Verification and FSA studies for SIS/SIFs.
• When required, leading and participating in process safety related incident investigations.
• Developing and deliver training in Process Safety methodologies.
• Participating in the Process Safety Audit program, including the self-audit program for Huntsman sites.

Experience and Competencies

We are looking for experienced candidates with hands-on experience within international context.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor of Science degree, ideally within Chemical Engineering or Instrumentation
• Professional Engineer experience in process or equipment design and/or operations with specific experience in Process Safety.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• SIL Assessment experience, familiarity with risk identification and reduction techniques, in addition to familiarity with failure mechanisms, protection systems and their design.
• Hold a recognised qualification in Functional Safety for the process sector such as CFSE (Certified Functional Safety Expert), TUV FS Eng or equivalent.
• Ability to travel around 50% - 65% within Europe, including occasional travel to other regions.
• Knowledge of process safety regulations and legislations with particular focus on IEC/ISA 61511.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written, is essential to perform studies across the region and produce reports of high quality and accuracy.
• A detailed knowledge or ability in any of the following disciplines is advantageous:
• Ability to Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• Practical knowledge of Area classification and management
• Practical knowledge of Alarm Management
• Practical knowledge of human factors.

What next?

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

About Us

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.

Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.

Additional Locations: Duxford, Wynyard