Process Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wigan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the resin and polymers sector is seeking a skilled Safety Process Engineer to enhance their laboratory team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with engineers to optimize production efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance with health and environmental regulations. Your expertise in chemical engineering and process safety will be crucial in designing adaptable production systems and conducting thorough risk assessments. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and safety, and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of manufacturing.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in chemical engineering.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission new production machinery and processes.
• Organise hazard studies and coordinate major hazard risk assessments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Process Safety

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of H&S Legislation

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

My client is a leading Resin and Polymers manufacturer based in Wigan that supply 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, will have COMAH site experience, will have 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
• Organise and chair hazard studies - HAZOPs, SIL/LOPA, HAZIDs
• Coordinate preparation of major hazard risk assessments
• Provide functional safety expertise to the engineering department
• Define 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

• Salary £65,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Monday - Friday 8:00 - 16:00
• 33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension