Process Safety Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical manufacturer based in Wigan is looking for a Process Safety Engineer to oversee HSE studies and produce technical deliverables. The role demands a degree in a relevant Engineering or Chemical discipline and strong experience in the chemical manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include leading HAZID and HAZOP assessments, producing specifications, and implementing functional HSE management plans. The position offers a salary up to £70,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension contribution

Healthcare (BUPA)

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or Chemical Discipline.
• Holding a chartered status would be highly beneficial.
• Strong experience in Chemical Manufacturing industry roles.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical deliverables in support of the business.
• Chair and participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL studies.
• Produce and review specifications and design calculations.

Skills

Committee leadership (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL)

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Proficient in risk assessment techniques

Manufacturing improvement strategies

Education

Degree in relevant Engineering/Chemical Discipline

Chartered status

Job description

Overview

The Process Safety Engineer position is with a globally leading chemical manufacturer based in the Wigan area who specialise in the manufacture of bespoke resins. Alongside an annual salary up to £70,000 (experience dependent), there is a benefits package which includes a company pension contribution, healthcare (BUPA), 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with working hours of 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• The Process Safety Engineer will produce Technical deliverables as required in support of the business, whilst developing HSE philosophies, design HSE plans, specifications, equipment specifications.
• You will chair and participate in formal assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target setting studies, generate study reports and manage subsequent actions, alongside leading HAZID and SIL studies.
• Participate in project design assurance reviews such as P&ID reviews, Constructability reviews.
• Responsible for Hazardous area classification following industry codes and guidance and develop and implement functional HSE management plans.
• In charge of producing and reviewing specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to quality, competence, and project management systems.
• You will provide technical support to projects and sites as required whilst adhering to and complying with relevant discipline specific procedures, and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• The Process Safety Engineer will ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislative changes, initiatives and industry technology developments.
• You will hold thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals environmental methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start-up, whilst holding an awareness of international codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Be degree qualified in a relevant Eng./ Chemical Discipline.
• Holding a chartered status would be highly beneficial.
• Have strong experience working relevant roles within the Chemical Manufacturing industry.
• Demonstratable knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, RA techniques and H&S Legislation.
• Proficient leading HSE studies: HAZOPs, PHA, HAZID, LOPA etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing improvement strategies such as Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA etc.

Please apply directly for further information regarding this Process Safety Engineer role.