Process Safety Engineer

LANXESS Water Treatment & Liquid Purification; Widnes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a dedicated Process Safety Engineer to join their team in Widnes. This role focuses on developing and overseeing compliance and safety initiatives within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process safety management, regulatory compliance, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and health programs

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering within a chemical or COMAH-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience as a Process Safety Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of UK HS&E regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with UK regulations and corporate standards.
• Leading HAZOPs and other risk assessment studies.
• Investigating process safety incidents.

Skills

HAZOP

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Management of Change (MoC)

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

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The flavours & fragances business unit develops and produces flavours and fragrances, preservatives, and animal nutrition products. F&F products are found in various everyday consumables, such as cosmetics and personal care products, detergents and cleaning agents, beverages, baked goods, candles, oils and animal feed. Our F&F products are easy to process and boast excellent odor and flavour profiles. The F&F portfolio also inculdes speciality chemicals for industrial applications. Industries like pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and construction materials require these for their products.

Job Highlights

Join Our Team as a Process Safety Engineer!

Are you passionate about creating a safer workplace and making an impact in chemical manufacturing? At Lanxess, we are looking for a dedicated and skilled Process Safety Engineer to take the lead in shaping our Process Safety Management (PSM) program. This role will allow you to work on our Widnes site, ensuring compliance, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Reporting to: the Engineering Manager

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What You’ll Do

As our Process Safety Engineer, you’ll be a cornerstone of our safety initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring compliance with UK regulations, corporate standards, and COMAH requirements.
• Leading and monitoring HAZOPs, HACs, and other risk assessment studies, ensuring timely implementation of actions.
• Supporting and overseeing the Management of Change (MoC) process and applying Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) methodologies.
• Providing expert process safety input on capital projects.
• Investigating process safety incidents with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and supporting resolution strategies.
• Taking an active role in internal audits (e.g., ISO9001/14001) and COMAH intervention visits, supporting audit preparation and follow-up actions.
• Preparing and analysing Process Safety Performance Indicators (PSPIs), reporting insights to the Management Team.
  
  

Requirements

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What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced Process Safety Engineer with an educational background in chemical engineering. You will be someone with expertise and drive who has:

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering within a chemical, pharmaceutical, or COMAH-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience as a Process Safety Engineer, ideally in a COMAH facility.
• Proficiency in HAZOP, RCA, LOPA, SIL, PHA, and MOC methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of process and equipment design principles.
• A thorough understanding of UK HS&E regulations (e.g., DSEAR, ATEX) and relevant standards (e.g., IEC61511).
• Self-starter with exceptional communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is desirable.
  
  

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Why Lanxess?

At Lanxess, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals with unique perspectives that drive innovation and competitiveness. We are committed to helping you unlock your full potential in an environment where your talent matters.

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What You Can Expect

If selected, this is what you can expect from our interview process:

• Initial screening call with one of our recruiters.
• Technical Teams Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Onsite Interview and Site Tour
  
  

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NO AGENCY APPROACHES

Our recruitment is managed by a central Talent team. Approaches to hiring managers will not be accepted or eligible for payment.

What We Offer You

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.
  
  

Interested? Apply today with your full up to date CV and we will be in touch with you soon.

Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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