Process Safety Engineer

Clarke Energy Limited; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous car allowance

Health care cash plan

25 days holiday

Company pension contribution

Hybrid working options

Professional development and training

Life assurance and EAP

Job summary

Clarke Energy is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support a range of sustainable energy projects across the UK and internationally. You will lead hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety studies while collaborating with electrical, mechanical and project teams to ensure safe design, installation and operation.

You will develop safety documentation, drive continuous improvement in safety culture, and engage with clients and regulators to meet COMAH/ATEX and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience leading HAZOP/LOPA and process safety assessments.
• Full UK/EU Driving Licence and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in power generation, energy, oil & gas, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety activities across projects, including risk assessments.
• Develop safety documentation, SAPs, hazard classifications, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to embed process safety in design.
• Support incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Engage clients and stakeholders to ensure safety compliance and best practices.

Skills

Process safety

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Work at Clarke

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer At Rehlko

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job P2 level for the role has been defined.

Process Safety Engineer

Job Purpose To provide specialist process safety engineering support across a wide range of sustainable energy projects, including gas-powered generation, CHP, biogas, hydrogen, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other low-carbon energy technologies. You will play a key role in identifying, assessing and mitigating process safety risks, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and best practice throughout all stages of project delivery. Working closely with Electrical, Mechanical and Project Engineering teams, you will help ensure that Clarke Energy projects are designed, installed and operated safely, supporting our commitment to operational excellence and the transition to net zero energy.

Majority of time spent: Leading and supporting process safety activities across engineering projects, including hazard identification, risk assessments, safety studies and the development of safety documentation. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Process Safety Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the safe design and delivery of innovative energy projects across the UK and internationally. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to embed process safety principles throughout the project lifecycle and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Safety Management: Develop, implement and promote process safety management practices across engineering and operational activities.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Lead and facilitate HAZOP studies, LOPA reviews, FMEA assessments, SIL assessments and other risk-based safety reviews.
• Engineering Design Support: Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure process safety requirements are incorporated into equipment, systems and plant designs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and best practice, including COMAH, ATEX, ISO standards and other applicable regulations.
• Safety Studies & Documentation: Produce and review process safety documentation, including risk assessments, safety cases, hazardous area classifications and operating procedures.
• Incident Investigation: Support investigations into process safety incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Operational Safety: Assist with the development and maintenance of safe systems of work, operational procedures and emergency response plans.
• Training & Awareness: Deliver process safety training and promote awareness across engineering, operations and project teams.
• Project Support: Provide process safety engineering support throughout project development, installation, commissioning and operational phases.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse process safety performance data and recommend initiatives to improve safety culture and reduce operational risk.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, suppliers and regulatory bodies as required, providing specialist process safety expertise.

Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of process safety principles and risk management methodologies, including HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, FMEA and ATEX.
• Understanding of industrial process systems, control systems and safety instrumented systems.
• Knowledge of UK and international process safety legislation and standards, including COMAH and relevant ISO standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex technical risks.
• Experience preparing technical reports, safety documentation and engineering recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Personal Attributes / Skills

• We are looking for someone who is: Trustworthy and professional in all dealings. Reliable and dependable, consistently delivering on commitments. Customer-focused, responsive to internal and external stakeholder needs. Supportive and collaborative, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Self-motivated, able to manage competing priorities and work independently. Committed to quality and continuous improvement in all aspects of work. Proactive in driving safety excellence and promoting best practice. Keen to learn and develop, keeping up to date with industry developments and regulations.
• Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate: Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills. Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail. Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic project environment. Ability to influence and build strong working relationships. Resilience and tenacity, maintaining a positive approach under pressure. Strong communication and presentation skills.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a Process Safety Engineering role within power generation, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial sector.
• Experience leading or facilitating HAZOP, LOPA and other formal process safety assessments.
• Strong understanding of process safety regulations, standards and best practice.
• Full UK/EU Driving Licence.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Professional registration or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Process Safety qualification such as IChemE Process Safety, NEBOSH Process Safety Management or equivalent.
• Experience within hydrogen, renewable energy, CHP, biogas or gas-powered generation projects.
• Experience working within COMAH-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety and Safety Instrumented Systems (IEC 61511).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous car allowance.
• 25 days holiday, plus additional days based on service length.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Company pension contribution.
• Health care cash plan.
• Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Hybrid working options where applicable.
• Support for professional development and certification.
• Reward and recognition schemes.

About Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy is a leading multinational specialist in the engineering, installation and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO's hydrogen-ready reciprocating engines, we are at the forefront of the transition to net-zero energy. Our commitment to quality, innovation and ethical business practices drives everything we do. We offer our employees the opportunity to work on industry-leading technologies whilst developing their careers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About Us

Clarke proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation.Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Clarke at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Clarke offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.

Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.

Our Values

• Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
• Trust – Go farther together
• Pace – Focus to go faster
• Excellence – Find the win every day

Ready to Join Us? If you're a Process Safety Engineer passionate about creating safer, more sustainable energy solutions and want to be part of a forward-thinking engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.