Process Safety Lead – Major Hazards & COMAH

Russell Taylor Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

10% pension contribution

Private health insurance

25 days' holiday

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Process Safety Technologist to lead major hazard risk management across upper-tier COMAH sites and act as a technical expert on HAZOP, LOPA and related studies. You will drive ALARP compliance and translate incident findings into practical improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Chemical Engineering with COMAH process-safety experience and strong data-communication skills. Chartered status is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in process safety within COMAH environments.
• Involvement in HAZOP, LOPA or similar risk studies.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical data.
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Chartered status is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead major hazard risk management strategies across upper-tier COMAH sites.
• Act as a technical specialist for HAZOP, LOPA, QRA and related studies.
• Ensure compliance while reducing risk to ALARP levels.
• Turn incident findings into practical improvements.
• Promote a strong, consistent safety culture.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance and HSSEQ teams.
• Engage with regulators and external specialists.

Skills

Hazard risk management

HAZOP

LOPA

QRA

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Patience with regulators

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

COMAH safety experience

Job description

Russell Taylor Group in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Process Safety Technologist to lead major hazard risk management across upper-tier COMAH sites and act as a technical expert on HAZOP, LOPA and related studies. You will drive ALARP compliance and translate incident findings into practical improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Chemical Engineering with COMAH process-safety experience and strong data-communication skills. Chartered status is advantageous but not required.