Site Process Safety Support Lead, Asia

Synthomer; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary global bonus

LTIP for senior positions

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare tailored to region

Parental leave

Learning & development opportunities

Employee wellbeing programs

Pension contributions

Culture of Inclusion

Global recognition programmes

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking a seasoned Process Safety professional to lead PS Management efforts across sites and act as the regional SME for Butadiene handling. The role emphasizes strengthening safety standards, mentoring staff and delivering performance indicators within a global safety framework.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in chemical processing safety, NEBOSH or similar qualifications, and the ability to drive cross-disciplinary teams across Asia, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in chemical industry, preferably CIMAH sites and/or butadiene management.
• Safety qualifications preferable (e.g. NEBOSH, Certified Functional Safety Engineer).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to mentor technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to travel within Asia region.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support in Process Safety Management (PSM) across sites.
• Support strengthening of global SHE standards through auditing and sharing best practices.
• Support development, reporting and analysis of Process Safety Performance Indicators.
• Serve as regional SME in handling and management of Butadiene.
• Facilitate risk assessment processes (HAZID, HAZOP, HAC, SIL, LOPA) for studies.
• Support implementation of PSM initiatives and 3-year SHE Improvement Plans.

Skills

Process Safety Management

HAZOP

Leadership

Communication

Auditing

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Job description

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support in all aspects of Process Safety Management (PSM), ensuring sites operate to agreed Safety, Engineering and Legal Compliance standards.
• Provide support for strengthening of global safety standards (SHEMS) standards, through internal auditing, training and sharing of best practices.
• Support sites in the development, reporting and analysis of Process Safety Performance Indicators.
• Be an active member of the regional and global PS Network to provide effective communication on SHE performance, lessons learnt and good practices.
• Facilitates risk assessment processes such as HAZID, HAZOP, HAC, SIL, LOPA, to support both operational and project-related studies.
• Support the implementation and timely delivery of Process Safety initiatives, including Hazard Reviews (PHA), Plant Modifications, Human Factors etc.
• Support delivery of site’s 3-year SHE Improvement Plans, aligned with the divisional and Group SHE strategy.
• Support strengthening of PSM by working with sites to analyse and reduce Process Safety Events, PS Weak Signal, Losses of Containment (LOC) and Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) failures.
• To act as the regional Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the handling and management of Butadiene.

The candidate

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience within the chemical industry, preferably with experience of supporting CIMAH sites and/or Butadiene management.
• Safety qualification preferable (e.g. NEBOSH, Certified Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent)
• Demonstrated leadership skills, proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, and strong mentoring skills with technical staff.
• Experience in chemical process safety including Human Factors Analysis, HAZOP, PHA and Functional Safety (IEC 61511) programmes is desirable, although a thorough knowledge of the above would be acceptable.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Encourages and promotes a safe work culture with a positive attitude and team approach.
• Able to engage and communicate with peers and higher management on safety-related topics/issues.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development and a willingness to travel within the Asia region.

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation

• Discretionary global bonus scheme

• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)– for senior positions

• Company car or car allowance– varies by region and role

• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations

• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)

• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives

• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country

• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive

• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes