Functional Safety Engineer

Johnson Matthey; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to enhance automation safety management standards. In this pivotal role, you will lead the implementation of safety solutions within the Global EC&I Team, ensuring compliance with global safety standards. Your expertise will guide the development of functional safety plans and risk evaluations, while also supporting medium to large CAPEX projects. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including a bonus and excellent pension contributions, in a culture that values inclusivity and diversity. If you are passionate about safety and automation, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Bonus

Excellent pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Automation with industrial experience required.
• Proven knowledge in functional safety and related assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement functional safety improvement plans.
• Evaluate risks and manage functional safety competency.

Skills

Functional Safety Knowledge

Risk Evaluation

Process Control Methodology

Automation and Control Experience

Safety Lifecycle Implementation

Education

Degree in Electrical / Automation

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Job description

Functional Safety Engineer

Location: Royston, UK

Job Family: General Engineering

Johnson Matthey is currently seeking Functional Safety Engineer who will support global sites and be responsible for the implementation of automation safety management standards and policies with a focus on functional safety.

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that delivery of safe automation solutions for the process/machinery domain within the Global EC&I Team. Initially, this will involve completing gap analysis with global safety standards and policies that can be used for both capital and non-capital projects. This will then lead to upgrading existing site systems in line with these standards.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long term plans for functional safety & process control improvements.
• Evaluate risks and support with functional safety related PHR/ HAZOP actions in compliance with process safety management standards.
• Guide and train area personnel on process control methodology in order to assist process control improvement efforts.
• Manage functional safety competency internally across PGMS including contractor management.
• Support process control related activities of site capital projects.
• Understand how safety devices and components are assembled, programmed and applied to reduce hazards from machinery and processes so as to reduce the operational risk.
• Support medium to large CAPEX projects with the implementation of the safety lifecycle.
• Prepare and review engineering studies, design drawings, documents, material and equipment specifications.

Requirements for the role:

• Degree in Electrical / Automation based subject or equivalent with industrial experience.
• Proven knowledge in functional safety (e.g. TUV Functional Safety Certified) and able to develop functional safety plans, participate in layer of protection analysis studies, develop safety requirement specifications, lead functional safety assessments, verify design calculations, develop or check validation & proof test procedures.
• Experience of developing procedures and techniques to be used for operations and maintenance, such as the response to faults and failures identified by diagnostics, inspections or proof-tests.
• Experience of maintaining functional safety systems using computerised maintenance management system.
• Proven experience working in automation, control industry, and instrumentation.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.

Johnson Matthey is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.