Chemical Process Safety Engineer— Ireland, Dublin, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel GCC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global wellbeing standards

Performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension & Life Assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Henkel Ireland is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to develop and maintain a deep understanding of manufacturing processes through direct operations engagement and data-driven analysis of SCADA and historian systems. You will lead PSM programs, coordinate hazard analyses, and act as the site safety SME to drive continuous improvement.

The role involves investigations, documentation management, KPI reporting, and support for capital projects and MoC.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering with emphasis on chemical, mechanical or process safety.
• Proven experience in chemical manufacturing or high-hazard industrial environments.
• Professional certifications such as Chartered Engineer, Certified Functional Safety Engineer, or NEBOSH Process Safety Management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the site's Process Safety Management program in line with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate process hazard and risk assessments (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA, ATEX) to identify and mitigate risks.
• Act as site subject matter expert on process safety, guiding operations, engineering and maintenance teams.
• Lead process safety incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage critical process safety documentation (BoS, risk assessments, procedures).
• Monitor process safety performance via KPI analysis, audits and inspections.
• Support capital projects, MoC, PSSRs and readiness activities for safe design and implementation of changes.
• Develop partnerships across manufacturing teams to promote a proactive safety culture and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Process safety

Hazop/LOPA/FMEA

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Site safety culture

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Historians/production data systems

Document management systems

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Safety, health, environment, quality (SHEQ) R & D Ireland, Dublin, Leinster Full Time Regular

The Process Safety Engineer is expected to develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the manufacturing processes under their responsibility through direct engagement with plant operations, review of process documentation, participation in production activities, and independent use of plant information systems. The role requires the ability to gather, analyse and interpret process data directly from SCADA, historian, and production systems

What you´ll do

• Lead and maintain the site's Process Safety Management (PSM) programme, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Facilitate and coordinate process hazard and risk assessments, including HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA, ATEX, and other recognised methodologies, to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Act as the site subject matter expert for process safety, providing guidance to operations, engineering, maintenance, and project teams on risk management and safety performance.
• Lead process safety incident investigations, identifying root causes, lessons learned, and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement and prevent recurrence.
• Manage and maintain critical process safety documentation, including the Basis of Safety (BoS), risk assessments, operating procedures, and compliance records.
• Monitor and report process safety performance through KPI analysis, audits, inspections, and assurance activities, ensuring effective implementation of safety controls and safeguards.
• Support capital projects, management of change (MoC), Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and operational readiness activities to ensure safe design and implementation of new or modified processes.
• Develop strong partnerships across manufacturing teams, maintaining a visible presence on site to promote a proactive safety culture, embed best practices, and enhance emergency preparedness and response.

What makes you a good fit

• Degree qualified in Science or Engineering, ideally in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience within a chemical manufacturing or high-hazard industrial environment, with a strong understanding of process safety principles and operational risk management.
• Professional certifications such as Chartered Engineer, Certified Functional Safety Engineer, or NEBOSH Process Safety Management are advantageous.
• Strong technical expertise across multiple process safety disciplines, including process hazard analysis, risk assessment, loss prevention, incident investigation, process safety auditing, and engineering design.
• Sound knowledge of relevant process safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards, with the ability to apply these in a practical manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or participating in risk assessments, safety studies, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data, identify trends, and make risk-based recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to influence teams, build strong relationships, and drive a positive process safety culture across the site.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Performance bonus / incentives
• Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance - VHI
• Flexi-time Policy

How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

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