(Senior) Corporate Process Safety Engineer – Remote

Watertalent; Rotterdam; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in Rotterdam is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to join their Corporate Process Safety team. The role involves supporting manufacturing sites across the EAME region, advancing process safety standards, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have an engineering degree and at least 5 years of related experience. Proficiency in process safety methodologies is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering or operations.
• Ability to lead PHA, LOPA, and SIL Target Assessment studies.
• Willingness to travel 50% across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for process safety studies.
• Lead incident investigations and process safety audits.
• Develop and deliver training on process safety methodologies.

Skills

Process safety expertise

Risk identification

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Process engineering software

Job description

Overview

As part of our commitment to safety and operational excellence, Huntsman has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our Corporate Process Safety team in Europe. This role plays a key part in supporting our manufacturing sites across the EAME region and occasionally globally, helping to advance process safety standards, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our process safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support for process safety studies, including PHA, LOPA, and SIL assessments
• When required leading and participating in incident investigations and process safety audits
• Developing and delivering training on process safety methodologies
• Supporting the development and implementation of corporate process safety procedures and metrics
• Mentoring associates and leading cross-functional safety networks
• Representing Huntsman in industry forums and benchmarking initiatives
• Driving continuous improvement in process safety across the EAME region

Experience and Competencies

• Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering, process/equipment design, or operations
• Strong expertise in process safety, risk identification, and protection system design
• Fluency in English (written and verbal); additional languages like French, German, Spanish or Hungarian are highly advantageous
• Ability to lead PHA, LOPA, and SIL Target Assessment studies
• Ideally additional experience in one or more engineering competencies of SIL design, pressure relief sizing, dispersion modeling, Fire Risk assessment, Human Factor Assessment, facility siting, and Quantified Risk Assessments
• Familiarity with Apollo or HFACs methodologies for incident investigation
• Proficiency in process engineering software (fluid flow and physical properties)
• Strong communication, stakeholder influence, and self-management skills
• Willingness to travel 50% across Europe, with occasional global travel