Onsite Process Safety Engineer — Lead Safe Operations

Energy Jobline ZR; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Share scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Kerry's Menstrie site seeks a Process Safety Engineer to lead process safety efforts for a large-scale fermentation and yeast production facility. You will shape the PSM agenda, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive risk reduction across operations on a permanent, onsite basis.

You will report to the HSE Lead and influence local and global stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture while delivering practical safety improvements and training across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Chemical Engineer (CEng) status is expected.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in process safety, chemical engineering or process engineering roles.
• Experience in chemical, energy, pharmaceutical, food or beverage manufacturing is advantageous.
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to develop process safety capabilities and support safe operation of the plant.
• Develop and implement a site strategy to improve process safety risk management.
• Implement process safety programs, tools, training and assessments aligned with Kerry's PSM framework.
• Support complex operations by identifying and implementing process safety and reliability improvements.
• Lead MoC, incident investigations, risk assessments, SIL studies and LOPA analyses.
• Lead site HAZOP activities and drive actions to completion.
• Ensure Hazardous Area Classifications are maintained and compliant.
• Promote understanding and adoption of PSM processes through training and communication.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with regulators (HSE/SEPA) and identify new technologies to reduce risks.

Skills

Process safety

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Kerry's Menstrie site seeks a Process Safety Engineer to lead process safety efforts for a large-scale fermentation and yeast production facility. You will shape the PSM agenda, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive risk reduction across operations on a permanent, onsite basis.

You will report to the HSE Lead and influence local and global stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture while delivering practical safety improvements and training across the site.