Process Safety Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety Process Engineer to join their dynamic laboratory team in Wigan. This role involves collaborating with engineers to enhance production efficiency, designing and commissioning new machinery, and leading hazard studies. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Chemical Engineering and have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your expertise in process safety and problem-solving will significantly impact their operations. Join a company committed to safety and excellence in manufacturing, and take the next step in your career.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant chemical experience in a process safety role.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar technical field required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to optimize production plant efficiency.
• Design and commission new production machinery and conduct hazard studies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Process Safety Management

Analytical Skills

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

My client is a leading Resin and Polymers manufacturer based in Wigan that supplies products to a range of industries globally. They are looking to employ an experienced Safety Process Engineer to bolster their established laboratory team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Chemical Engineering, COMAH site experience, knowledge and experience of a range of Health and Safety and Environmental legislations, and will be based within a commutable distance of Wigan.

Process Safety Engineer Position Overview

• Working closely with process chemicals and control engineers to ensure the production plant is set up to provide maximum output and efficient running of the production facility.
• Designing plant and equipment configuration so that they can be readily adapted to suit the product range and the process technologies involved, taking environmental and economic aspects into account.
• Designing, installing, and commissioning new production machinery, including monitoring development and troubleshooting.
• Ensuring that potential safety issues related to the project operator, the environment, the process, and the product are considered at all stages.
• Organising and chairing hazard studies - HAZOPs, SIL/LOPA, HAZIDs.
• Coordinating preparation of major hazard risk assessments.
• Providing functional safety expertise to the engineering department.
• Defining the Chemical and Operational (Fire and Explosion Prevention) Bases of Safety of processes.

Process Safety Engineer Position Requirements

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a similar technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant chemical experience.
• Experienced & effective problem solver, leading problem-solving teams both cross-functional and within Production, Engineering and Technical functions providing analytical solutions & effective actions.
• Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention e.g. HAZOP, PHA etc.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant H&S and Environmental Legislation.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing improvement strategies and approaches.
• Demonstrate knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX and other Health and Safety legislations.
• Based locally to Wigan.

Process Safety Engineer Position Remuneration

• Monday - Friday 8:00 - 16:00.
• 33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension.