Process Safety Engineer

Hero Recruitment Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The PSM Engineer role at Hero Recruitment Group supports the design, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) programmes to ensure regulatory, corporate and industry requirements are met at the Cork site.

As a subject matter expert in Process Safety Management, you will advise site teams on PSM and other EHS matters, conduct risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, ATEX), coordinate revalidation activities, review changes,

Responsibilities

• Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) and general EHS support to the site.
• Coordinate and support the HAZOP assessments, plus other process safety risk assessments (SIL, LOPA, ATEX).
• Coordinate and support the HAZOP revalidation programme.
• Assess proposed changes and projects from a process safety perspective within the Change Control process.
• Support Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve process safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with Seveso III regulations.
• Propose, develop and implement improvements to the PSM system.

Job description

PSM Engineer (Process Safety Management Engineer)

Position Summary

The PSM Engineer supports the design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) programmes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, corporate and industry requirements.

The role acts as a subject matter expert (SME) and provides technical advice and guidance to site teams on Process Safety Management (PSM) and other EHS-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Safety Management

• Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) and general EHS support to the site.
• Support equipment and capital project Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) assessments, along with other process safety risk assessments, including Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and ATEX assessments.
• Coordinate and support the HAZOP revalidation programme.
• Assess proposed changes and projects from a process safety perspective as part of the site Change Control process.
• Support Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve process safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Seveso III regulations.
• Propose, develop and implement improvements to the Process Safety Management System as required.

2. EHS Compliance and Risk Management

• Maintain systems to ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and applicable EHS standards within the area of responsibility.
• Conduct periodic site walkdowns, audits and programme reviews to verify compliance with safety and environmental permits, plans, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for site risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Permit to Work (PTW) programmes.
• Assist in implementing appropriate control measures to address identified risks.
• Assist in preparing, implementing and reviewing EHS procedures and documentation relevant to site activities.

3. Training and Continuous Improvement

• Develop, support and deliver process safety training programmes as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve process safety systems, procedures and practices.
• Support the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of EHS management programmes.

4. Reporting, Audits and Incident Investigation

• Generate and analyse process safety metrics and trends, presenting findings during EHS&S management reviews and other relevant forums.
• Participate in incident and accident investigations, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Complete or assist with periodic self-assessments and audits of the EHS Management System.
• Support the monitoring and review of process safety performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.