Chemical Process Safety Engineer

Probe Technical Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER for an innovative role. The position involves supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and developing safety strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering (preferably Chemistry), a strong understanding of process safety and risk management, and experience with safety methodologies. Benefits include a competitive salary of £70,000, private healthcare, and 33 days of holiday. This is an exceptional opportunity to impact a thriving business.

Benefits

BUPA healthcare available

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in process safety methodologies and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety Environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with DSEAR and COMAH UK regulations.
• Develop and implement process safety strategies.
• Conduct HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target-setting studies.
• Review safety engineering deliverables like HSE plans.

Skills

Understanding of process safety principles

Risk management frameworks

Process safety methodologies

Continuous improvements

Education

Degree in Engineering discipline (ideally Chemistry)

Job description

CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER at our Kings Award-winning business. This role ensures effective implementation of process safety while observing risk management principles.

We have two roles available: one senior and one more junior. Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield.

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £70,000
• BUPA healthcare available
• King's Award-winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting compliance with DSEAR and COMAH UK regulations.
• Develop and implement process safety strategies to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Deliver technical safety / process engineering solutions that support business objectives.
• Lead and participate in process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target-setting studies, generating reports and managing follow-up actions.
• OEE improvements.
• Improvement of cell layouts and lean methodologies.
• Conduct hazardous area classification following industry standards and guidelines.
• Develop and implement Functional Safety Management Plans.
• Review and produce safety engineering deliverables, including HSE plans, safety specifications, and equipment specifications.
• Provide technical input to design assurance reviews, such as P&ID reviews and constructability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and best practices in process safety and environmental engineering.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline, ideally Chemistry.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk management frameworks.
• Experience in process safety methodologies, design practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant H&S Environmental legislation.
• Familiarity with FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Plant Start-up processes.
• Experience of HAZIP / HAZOP / LOPA.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvements.

If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!