Process Safety Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to optimize production plant efficiency and ensure safety compliance. The role involves designing machinery, leading hazard studies, and providing expertise in functional safety. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and significant industry experience. This position offers a structured work schedule and generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant chemical industry experience.
• Knowledge of H&S and Environmental Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission new machinery, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Lead hazard studies and coordinate major hazard risk assessments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Process Safety

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

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Process Safety Engineer Position Overview

• Work closely with process chemicals and control engineers to ensure the production plant is optimized for maximum output and efficiency.
• Design plant and equipment configurations adaptable to various products and technologies, considering environmental and economic factors.
• Design, install, and commission new machinery, including monitoring development and troubleshooting.
• Address safety issues related to operations, environment, process, and product throughout all project stages.
• Organize and lead hazard studies such as HAZOPs, SIL/LOPA, HAZIDs.
• Coordinate the preparation of major hazard risk assessments.
• Provide expertise in functional safety to the engineering department.
• Define safety bases related to chemicals and operational fire and explosion prevention.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of relevant chemical industry experience.
• Effective problem solver with experience leading cross-functional teams in problem-solving initiatives.
• Proficient in process safety and loss prevention techniques such as HAZOP, PHA.
• Skilled in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of H&S and Environmental Legislation.
• Understanding of manufacturing improvement strategies.
• Knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, and related legislations.
• Located within commuting distance of Wigan.

Remuneration and Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.

Bennett & Game Recruitment acts as a recruitment agency for this role. We are a multi-disciplinary technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with teams specializing in various industries.

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