Process Safety Engineer

EDF Energy; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Process Safety Engineer in Bridgwater, UK. In this role, you will support engineering teams in integrating process safety into designs. Responsibilities include coordinating risk assessments and advising on safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in high-hazard environments and a degree in Chemical Engineering. This position offers benefits including private healthcare and a company bonus.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Enhanced parental leave policy

Cash allowance to boost benefits

Wellbeing support partnership with Yulife

Qualifications

• Proven process safety experience in a high-hazard or COMAH regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of process safety legislation, codes of practice and standards.
• Solid understanding of hazard study methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide expert technical support in process safety areas.
• Support execution of process risk assessments and hazard analysis exercises.
• Advise on application of local rules, international standards, and best practices.

Skills

Process safety experience

Knowledge of process safety legislation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Process Safety Engineer – Agratas

As a Process Safety Engineer at Agratas, you'll be a subject matter expert. You will support our engineering and design teams to efficiently integrate process safety into the factory and process design. The role will be based in the UK with potential for some international travel. Reporting into the Process Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide expert technical support in process safety areas such as ATEX/DSEAR risk assessment, hazardous area classification, safe handling of combustible dusts, and control of electrostatic hazards.
• Support the execution of process risk assessments and hazard analysis exercises underpinning a safe design, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and QRA.
• Advise and steer on application of local rules, international standards, and best practice to promote inherently safe design.

Qualifications

• Proven process safety experience in a high‑hazard or COMAH regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of process safety legislation, codes of practice and standards (e.g., DSEAR, pressure relief).
• Solid understanding and experience of hazard study methodologies.
• Understanding and experience of QRA techniques and analysis, e.g., consequence modelling, OBRA.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and a strong attention to detail.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

Company Description

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high‑quality, high‑performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. As a scale‑up business with a start‑up mentality and the backing of a well‑established parent company, the UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Car allowance
• Company bonus
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Cash allowance to boost your benefits
• Wellbeing support partnership with Yulife

EEO Statement

We warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality and ability. Agriculture operates an inclusive culture where people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. If you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require reasonable adjustments, please let the Talent Acquisition team know.