Process Safety Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Process Safety Engineer to enhance safety performance across chemical and petrochemical sectors. The role involves managing compliance with safety regulations, improving process safety systems, and coordinating training. Ideal candidates have at least five years of relevant experience and hold a NEBOSH Certificate. This position is remote within the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in chemical or petrochemical environments.
• Experience in coordinating COMAH safety reports.
• Interaction with regulatory bodies on process safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in process safety performance across UK & Ireland.
• Manage tools to evaluate process safety systems.
• Coordinate training for process safety staff.
• Lead responses to legislative changes and safety incidents.
• Manage compliance with COMAH Regulations.

Skills

COMAH compliance understanding

SHEQ system proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration abilities

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical)

Job description

Position Title: Process Safety Engineer

Location: Remote – UK

Role Purpose

Join the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) team and lead the continuous improvement of process safety performance across the UK and Ireland. This role is pivotal in enhancing process safety management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation such as COMAH, and promoting a culture of operational safety excellence.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive improvements in process safety performance throughout the UK & Ireland region.
• Establish and manage tools and processes to evaluate the effectiveness of process safety systems, including:
  • Incident reviews
  • Risk assessment action management
  • Management of safety-critical devices
  • Safety performance indicators
  • Audit and management review systems
• Coordinate and deliver training and competency assessments based on regular learning needs analysis for staff involved in process safety.
• Lead responses to ad-hoc process safety issues such as legislative changes, incidents, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Oversee regional compliance with COMAH Regulations and relevant safety legislation.
• Manage the creation and periodic review of COMAH safety reports, including authoring of SHEQ-related content.
• Address and respond to feedback from COMAH Competent Authorities.
• Represent the company in meetings with Regulatory Authorities where process safety expertise is required.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent professional safety qualification.
• Engineering degree preferred (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical) or related technical discipline.

Experience

• Proven experience in coordinating or contributing to COMAH safety reports.
• Demonstrated engagement with regulatory bodies on process safety matters.
• At least five years of relevant experience in chemical, petrochemical, or refinery environments.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of COMAH compliance requirements and process safety frameworks.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple safety initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in SHEQ systems and principles is a strong advantage.