Process Safety Engineer

Johnson & Johnson; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a PSM Engineer at the Cork site to assist with design, implementation, maintenance and review of PSM and EHS programmes, ensuring regulatory and corporate compliance.

The role covers HAZOP support, risk assessments (SIL/LOPA/ATEX), change control, start-up safety reviews, process safety metrics, incident investigations, and development of training and procedures to maintain 100% site compliance.

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Sound knowledge of EHS legislation and SEVESO regulations.
• Good written, oral communication & interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PSM & general EHS support for the Cork site
• Support equipment / capital project HAZOP assessments and other process safety risk assessments (SIL / LOPA, ATEX)
• Coordinate & support HAZOP Revalidation programme
• Assess changes / projects from process safety perspective as part of site Change Control process
• Support Pre Start Up Safety Reviews
• Support site to troubleshoot related process safety issues
• Ensure compliance with SEVESO III regulations
• Propose, develop and implement improvements to the Process Safety Management System (PSM)
• Maintain 100% site compliance with all relevant legislation & J&J EHS standards
• Develop, support and deliver process safety training programs
• Generate process safety metrics & trends & presentations
• Participate in incident investigations & root cause analyses (RCA)
• Complete periodic Self Assessments & audits of the EHS Management System
• Perform walkdowns / audits / programme reviews for safety & environmental permits & plans
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and review of EHS Procedures and documents
• Provide technical support for site risk assessment / JSA / PTW and implement controls

Skills

Analytical and problem solving

Communication skills

Proactive and mature judgement

multitasking in fast-paced env.

Education

3rd level degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PSM Engineer

Location: Little Island Cork

Duration: 12 Months

Hours: 39 hours

Assists with the design, implementation, maintenance and review of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) programmes to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and industry requirements. Acts as an SME and advisor to all teams on site in relation to PSM & other EHS matters.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide PSM & general EHS support for the Cork site
• Support equipment / capital project HAZOP assessments and other process safety related risk assessments e.g. SIL / LOPA, ATEX.
• Co-ordinate & support HAZOP Revalidation programme
• Assess changes / projects from process safety perspective as part of site Change Control process
• Support Pre Start Up Safety Reviews
• Support site to trouble shoot related process safety issues,
• Ensure compliance with SEVESO III regulations.
• To propose, develop and implement improvements to the Process Safety Management System (PSM) as required
• Ensures that systems are in place to maintain 100% site compliance with all relevant leglislation & J&J EHS standards related to area of responsibility.
• Develop, support and delivery of process safety training programs as deemed necessary
• Responsible for generation of process safety metrics & trends & presentation e.g. EHS&S management Review
• Participate in incident / accident investigations & root cause analyses (RCA)
• Completes / assists in completion of periodic Self Assessments & audits of the EHS Management System.
• Perform periodic walkdowns / audits / programme reviews to ensure compliance with safety and environmental permits, plans, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and review of EHS Procedures and other EHS documents appropriate to the scope of site activities and in compliance with J&J requirements.
• Provide technical support for the site risk assessment / JSA programme / PTW and assist in implementing appropriate control measures for identified risks.

How to Succeed

• 3rd level degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or other related discipline.
• At least 5 years experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Sound knowledge of EHS legislation and standards, particularly those applicable to SEVESO
• Good written, oral communication & interpersonal skills
• Highly proactive, mature judgement and decision making ability
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Self-directed & demonstrated efficient work methods, problem solving skills & ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel & Powerpoint

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

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