Principal Process Safety Engineer

BAE Systems; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Process Safety Engineer, where you'll lead in explosion safety engineering and risk assessment. This role offers the chance to mentor junior engineers and develop critical safety strategies, contributing to a safer working environment. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, engaging with various departments while enjoying flexible working arrangements. The company values inclusivity and professional growth, providing a supportive culture that empowers you to make a significant impact in the industry. If you're passionate about safety and eager to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in explosion safety engineering and hazard analysis methods.
• Proven track record in DSEAR risk assessment and HAC implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and produce safety strategies.

Skills

Explosion Safety Engineering

Hazard Analysis

DSEAR Risk Assessment

Hazardous Area Classification

Risk Analysis

Education

Degree in STEM discipline

Job description

Job title: Principal Process Safety Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• Completing DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Reviewing and producing explosion safety strategies
• Peer reviewing work
• Risk Analysis
• Developing and producing processes and policy documentation for the site

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of working in an explosion safety engineering environment and applying various methods of hazard analysis
• DSEAR risk assessment production including hazard identification and analysis (preferably from a high hazard industry)
• A thorough understanding of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) and proven track record in implementing business processes to achieve strategic objectives

Desirable:

• Degree qualified in a STEM discipline
• COMAH - Control of Major Accident Hazards (Safety Case support) experience
• Site Asset Protection experience & Fire Safety Engineering experience

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Safety and Environmental Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team tasked with exposure to the wider strategic initiative. You will be working with six people from principals to apprentices, liaising with operational managers, heads of departments as well as the Health & Safety teams. This role offers exposure to the Wider Control Damage Hazards team whilst individually being given the opportunity for professional growth within the function. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 9th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.