Senior Process Safety Engineer – Green H2 & Derivatives

Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland GmbH; Perugia; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company specializing in green hydrogen projects seeks a Senior Process Safety Engineer. You will manage safety design aspects to ensure compliance with industry standards, focusing on risk assessments and safety strategy throughout project phases. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in oil & gas or hydrogen fields, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure safe operations.

Competenze

• Minimum 10 years of experience in safety design and risk assessment for large-scale facilities.
• Proficiency with HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of safety regulations in Europe.

Mansioni

• Manage process safety strategy for hydrogen and derivatives plants.
• Conduct qualitative risk assessments and prepare safety documentation.
• Review safety documentation from third parties and ensure compliance.

Conoscenze

Risk assessment

Process safety engineering

Hazard management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Formazione

Engineering degree, MSc in relevant discipline

Strumenti

DNV Phast

Gexcon Effects

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Process Safety Engineer – Green H2 & Derivatives

The applicant will participate in the development of the company’s green hydrogen and derived e-Fuels projects, focusing on all process safety engineering aspects. You will ensure that the design of project facilities prioritizes safety and minimizes risks to stakeholders and the community.

Mission / Objectives

• Design safety installations and develop/review safety studies (e.g., safety reviews, risk analysis, explosion and blast analysis, CFD modelling, gas detection, measurements) to approve engineering documentation, ensure safe design solutions, and guide stakeholders.
• Develop company safety standards considering regulatory requirements and industry best practices to guide project stakeholders, including engineering teams, contractors, and vendors.

Tasks and responsibilities

1. Manage process safety strategy for hydrogen and derivatives plants during all engineering phases, providing guidance to project design teams.
2. Conduct qualitative risk assessments based on stakeholder information.
3. Perform preliminary sizing of fire-fighting facilities, F&G design philosophies, and Hazardous Area Classification.
4. Support decision-making in plant design regarding equipment, buildings, and infrastructure safety aspects.
5. Prepare documentation for local authorities, including fire and explosion analysis, and risk assessments.
6. Review and approve safety documentation from third parties, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
7. Stay updated on technical developments, standards, and legislation relevant to safety design.
8. Participate in safety workshops such as HAZOP, SIL/LOPA, HAZID.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
10. Require at least 10 years of experience in safety design and risk assessment for large-scale oil & gas, petrochemical, or hydrogen facilities, with reputable firms.
11. Experience with HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessments, occupational safety, hazard management.
12. Proficiency with software like DNV Phast/Safeti or Gexcon Effects.
13. Knowledge of regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
14. Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.
15. Excellent English communication skills; Portuguese is a plus.
16. Experience with hydrogen systems is advantageous.
17. Familiarity with safety legislation in Portugal, Spain, Italy, or Germany is a plus.
18. Additional language skills (German, Spanish, Italian) are beneficial.

Attributes

• Hardworking, organized, proactive, team-oriented, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Curious with a strong interest in learning.

Education

Engineering degree, MSc, in a relevant discipline.

How to apply?

If interested, send your CV and cover letter to the provided contact. Applications are reviewed continuously until the ideal candidate is selected.

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