Process Safety Engineer

AkzoNobel; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paints company seeks a Process Safety Engineer to enhance safety standards in their coatings manufacturing operation in Gateshead. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in process safety, with a collaborative mindset. The role offers extensive personal development opportunities and a robust benefits package, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday

Great Pension

Income protection

Employee discount at Dulux Decorator Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in process safety or related industries.
• Familiarity with hazard studies, functional safety, and risk assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across functions to assess process changes.
• Prepare and revise COMAH safety reports.
• Support regulatory compliance and manage relationships with regulators.
• Investigate process safety incidents.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Process Safety Engineer
Competitive package & benefits
Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE10

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose
Your role will be to support the maintenance and development of site safety standards with specific reference to process safety for our coatings manufacturing operation in Felling.

Job Responsibilities
• Collaborate with colleagues across functions to ensure that all process changes are appropriately assessed prior to implementation.
• Prepare & revise the site’s COMAH safety report & any modification reports.
• Support the team with regulatory compliance and the relationship with regulators (HSE and EA)
• Evaluate new process operation/equipment requirements.
• Ensure that engineering projects are designed to guarantee safe & efficient running.
• Provide technical expertise covering functional safety, risk quantification & hazardous area management.
• Identify the process safety implications of any new business through hazard studies & risk assessment.
• Ensure that SOP/HSE rules are applied.
• Investigate process safety incidents.

Job Requirements
• Degree qualified in engineering, chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in industry, preferably in process safety or related disciplines.
• Experience in process safety disciplines, e.g. hazard studies (HAZOP), functional safety, ATEX/DSEAR, risk assessment techniques such as LOPA, occupied buildings risk assessment
• Good understanding of major accident hazards legislation (COMAH/Seveso)

What Makes You Stand Out
• Excellent communication, problem solving & interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem solving with a safety focused perspective.
• Committed to a collaborative working environment where
supporting colleagues is key.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Great Pension – Employee contribution up to 6% pcm and Employer contribution up to 12% pcm (total of 18% pcm)
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 45259

About the company

Akzo Nobel NV, trading as AkzoNobel, is a Dutch multinational company which creates paints and performance coatings for both industry and consumers worldwide.

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