Process Safety Engineer

Orion Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working

Job summary

Orion Group is hiring for a Process Safety Engineer to support multi-site operations across the UK. The role focuses on leading HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA studies, auditing safety systems, and driving improvements to ensure compliance with COMAH, DSEAR and ATEX standards.

The successful candidate will spend time at several sites, supporting audits, investigations and COMAH inspections, and will advise on emergency response planning and risk reduction. A Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation is desirable.
• 5+ years in a design, technical, or operational role in high-hazard industries.
• Experience conducting safety studies (HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA/PHR/SIL).
• Experience auditing safety systems and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and LOPA studies.
• Identify process safety risks at operational sites and implement mitigation measures
• Ensure compliance with COMAH, DSEAR, and ATEX requirements
• Conduct audits and safety reviews across locations
• Review P&IDs, PFDs and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Provide guidance on emergency response planning and risk reduction
• Investigate process safety incidents and identify root causes and actions
• Promote a proactive process safety culture across the business

Skills

HAZID

HAZOP

LOPA

SIS

P&IDs

Education

Chemical/Process Engineering degree

Tools

PFDs

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a leading LPG supplier, playing a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of gas for commercial and domestic use. The PSE will support the Process Safety function across multiple sites, providing expertise, driving continuous improvement, and offering strategic advisory to ensure compliance with all regulatory frameworks and the company's Process Safety Policy.

This is a permanent staff role with flexible remote working, and the successful candidate will spend time at multiple sites across the UK to support operational sites, audits, investigations, and COMAH inspections.

The Role:

• Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and LOPA studies.
• Support operational sites by identifying process safety risks and implementing effective mitigation measures
• Ensure compliance with key legislation and standards including COMAH, DSEAR, and ATEX
• Conduct audits and safety reviews across operational locations
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and plant modifications
• Provide expert guidance on emergency response planning, risk reduction, and process safety best practice
• Investigate process safety incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and preventative actions
• Promote a strong and proactive process safety culture across the business

Required Experience:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards accreditation is desirable
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a design, technical, or operational engineering role within chemical manufacturing, processing, oil & gas, or similar high-hazard industries
• Practical experience conducting safety studies including HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PHR, or SIL assessments
• Experience auditing safety systems and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Sound knowledge of current health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills