Chemical Process Safety Engineer

Winsearch; Worthington; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in polymers is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Safety Engineer to provide technical safety support ensuring compliance with process safety regulations. The role requires a minimum of 5 years experience and proficiency in safety methodologies including HAZOP and risk assessments. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and healthcare coverage after a probation period.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Company Pension contribution

Healthcare after 6 months

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant senior experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of latest Risk Assessment Techniques.
• Ability to multitask and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Safety support to ensure process safety compliance.
• Develop safety engineering philosophies and safety specifications.
• Chair and participate in formal safety assessments.

Skills

Process operations

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of COMAH and DSEAR

Safety and Loss prevention techniques

Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in an appropriate Engineering Discipline

Chartered Chemical Engineer qualification

Job description

Overview

Chemical Process Safety Engineer

Wigan

Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm

Up to £70,000

My client, who is a leading manufacturer within polymers and synthetic resins, is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Safety Engineer to join their team.

The Role

Providing Technical Safety support to the Site to ensure effective implementation of process safety and other regulatory requirements whilst observing risk management processes. This includes providing support under the DSEAR & COMAH regulations in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce Technical Safety/process engineering deliverables as required in support of the business.
• Develop safety engineering philosophies, design HSE plans, safety specifications, equipment specifications.
• Chair and participate in formal process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target setting studies, generate study reports and manage subsequent actions
• Lead HAZID and SIL studies.
• Input to, and participation at, project design assurance reviews such as P&ID reviews, Constructability reviews
• Hazardous area classification following industry codes and guidance
• Develop and implement functional safety management plans
• Produce and review specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to engineering quality, competence, and project management systems.
• Provide technical support to projects and sites as required.
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislative changes, initiatives and industry technology developments
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of process safety and environmental engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start-up.
• Awareness of international codes and standards

The Candidate

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years relevant senior experience
• Proficiency in process operations
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, latest Risk Assessment Techniques and other Health and Safety legislation applicable to Bitrez
• Ability to work independently as and as part of a team
• Able to multitask and be self-driven
• Positive outlook and clear focus
• Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention (e.g. HAZOP, PHA etc)
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge and experience of relevant H&S and Environmental Legislation
• Demonstrate knowledge of Bases of Safety
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing improvement strategies and approaches (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA etc.)
• Experienced and effective problem solver, leading problem-solving teams both cross-functional and within Production, Engineering and Technical functions providing analytical solutions & effective actions
• Demonstrable experience of leading safety studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA)
• DSEAR risk assessment experience

Desirable

• Qualifications in process safety related subjects

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in an appropriate Engineering Discipline
• Chartered Chemical Engineer
• Applicants must have the rights to work in UK
• Qualification in process safety related subjects

Benefits

• 33 days - includes bank holiday entitlement
• Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%
• Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period.

Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information.

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