Expert Process Engineer (Functional Safety)

Huntsman; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemicals company is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on enhancing the company's process safety program while providing expert support. The position can be fully remote and requires significant travel within Europe. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Chemical Engineering, possess hands-on experience in process safety, and must hold qualifications in Functional Safety. Strong communication skills and knowledge of safety regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an international context is essential.
• Professional Engineer experience in process or equipment design or operations.
• Ability to travel around 50% - 65% within Europe, including occasional travel to other regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal resources for process safety studies, leading LOPA/SIL Assessments.
• Deliver specialist expertise focusing on Functional Safety.
• Lead and participate in process safety-related incident investigations.

Skills

SIL Assessment experience

Strong communication and influencing skills

Knowledge of process safety regulations

Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis

Practical knowledge of Alarm Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Instrumentation

Recognised qualification in Functional Safety (CFSE, TUV FS Eng)

Job description

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