Process Safety Engineer

Matthey; Billingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable technology is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to drive safety goals and enhance process culture. You will lead risk assessments, monitor key performance indicators, and mentor teams, contributing to critical projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on both your career and the environment.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Medical plans / health assessments

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Process Safety at pilot scale.
• Experience leading HAZOP, LoPA, Bowties, Safety Critical Task Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazard and technical risk assessments.
• Specify safety critical equipment and monitor process safety KPIs.
• Conduct audits and coach site teams on process safety.

Skills

Process Safety

Hazard Analysis

Teamwork

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 8, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-013055

Job title: Process Safety Engineer
Location: Chilton, UK

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Process Safety Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:
As a Process Safety Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

• Lead and quality-check process hazard and technical risk assessments (e.g. HAZOP, LoPA, Bowties, Safety Critical Task Analysis, Area Classification), and support design reviews and capital projects with engineering input.
• Specify safety critical equipment, conduct root cause analysis for process safety events, and monitor/report process safety KPIs to drive improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Process Risk Management Audits of rig operators and technical staff to ensure asset safety and compliance.
• Coach, train, and mentor others in process safety, promoting a strong process safety culture across the site.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience, with Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven experience in Process Safety, including leading HAZOP, LoPA, Bowties, Safety Critical Task Analysis, and Area Classification.
• Hands-on experience with Process Safety at the pilot scale, and a strong focus on customer needs while meeting project and corporate goals.
• Effective team player with a track record of working within multi-disciplinary teams.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Saving accounts
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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