(Senior) Corporate Process Safety Engineer – Remote

Huntsman; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to support manufacturing sites across Europe. The role involves leading safety studies, developing training, and enhancing safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in chemical engineering, strong process safety expertise, and proficiency in process engineering software. A collaborative and innovative team environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering or process design.
• Strong expertise in risk identification and protection system design.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.
• Ability to lead process safety studies.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for process safety studies.
• Lead incident investigations and safety audits.
• Develop and deliver training on process safety.
• Support corporate process safety procedures.
• Mentor associates in safety networks.

Skills

Process safety expertise

Technical support

Training development

Incident investigation

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Process engineering software

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview:

As part of our commitment to safety and operational excellence, Huntsman has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our Corporate Process Safety team in Europe. This role plays a key part in supporting our manufacturing sites across the EAME region and occasionally globally, helping to advance process safety standards, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our process safety culture.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about process safety, brings strong technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. In this role, you will report directly to the EAME Process Safety Manager and be accountable for process safety studies & assessments, training, and program enhancement across the region.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing technical support for process safety studies, including PHA, LOPA, and SIL assessments
• Leading and participating in incident investigations and process safety audits
• Developing and delivering training on process safety methodologies
• Supporting the development and implementation of corporate process safety procedures and metrics
• Mentoring associates and leading cross-functional safety networks
• Representing Huntsman in industry forums and benchmarking initiatives
• Driving continuous improvement in process safety across the EAME region

Experience and Competencies

What we are looking for:

• Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering, process/equipment design, or operations
• Strong expertise in process safety, risk identification, and protection system design
• Fluency in English (written and verbal); additional languages like French, German, Spanish or Hungarian are highly advantageous
• Ability to lead PHA, LOPA, and SIL Target Assessment studies
• Ideally additional experience in one or more engineering competencies of SIL design, pressure relief sizing, dispersion modeling, Fire Risk assessment, Human Factor Assessment, facility siting, and Quantified Risk Assessments
• Familiarity with Apollo or HFACs methodologies for incident investigation
• Proficiency in process engineering software (fluid flow and physical properties)
• Strong communication, stakeholder influence, and self-management skills
• Willingness to travel 50–70% across Europe, with occasional global travel

What next?

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

About Us

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world. We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.

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