Process Safety Specialist

gsknch; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon is seeking a Process Safety Specialist to develop, implement, and sustain the site’s PSM program, ensuring safe design, operation and maintenance of hazardous processes.

Lead hazard analyses (PHA) using HAZOP, What If, FMEA, LOPA and Bowtie; maintain safety procedures and governance across Operations, Engineering and Maintenance.

Requires strong knowledge of IEC 61511, COMAH/Seveso, ATEX, DSEAR and proven cross‑functional leadership in safety.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of PSM frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and relief system design.
• Certification like NEBOSH IGC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and lead the site’s Process Safety Management program.
• Perform PHAs using HAZOP, What If, FMEA, LOPA and Bowtie.
• Develop and verify Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) and SILs.
• Lead audits, regulatory inspections, and management of change processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to embed process safety.

Skills

Process safety principles

PHA/Hazop/LOPA

SIF/SIL concepts

Leadership

Risk assessment

P&IDs/PFDs documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Safety/Engineering)

NEBOSH IGC

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

The Process Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining the site's Process Safety Management (PSM) program, ensuring that all processes involving hazardous materials or energy are designed, operated, and maintained safely. The role provides technical leadership, risk assessment expertise, and governance to prevent loss‑of‑containment events, fires, explosions, and other process-related incidents.

Role Responsibilities

Program Ownership and Governance

Define, maintain, and lead the site's Process Safety Management program in alignment with corporate EHS, Engineering, and regulatory requirements.

Serve as the owner of Process Safety training curricula, ensuring competency development across Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.

Develop and maintain process safety procedures, standards, and guidance documents (e.g., PSM elements, safe operating limits, process hazard controls).

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Controls

Conduct or facilitate process hazard analyses (PHAs) using methodologies such as HAZOP, What If, FMEA, LOPA, and Bowtie.

Ensure robust risk assessments for new processes, modifications, and abnormal operations.

Define and validate basis of safety for processes involving flammable, reactive, or toxic materials.

Support the development and verification of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) in accordance with IEC 61511.

Compliance, Assurance, and Change Management

Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations related to process safety, including PSM, COMAH/Seveso, ATEX, DSEAR, and other applicable frameworks.

Lead or support Process Safety Reviews during design, commissioning, and startup of new or modified processes.

Participate in and provide expert input to Management of Change (MoC) processes involving process equipment, chemicals, or operating conditions.

Conduct gap assessments using process safety standards and develop action plans to close identified gaps.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

Perform regular gemba walks and field verifications to identify process safety hazards, deviations, and improvement opportunities.

Monitor and analyze process safety KPIs, incident trends, and near misses to drive continuous improvement.

Lead or support root cause investigations for process safety incidents and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support

Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to ensure process safety requirements are embedded in design, operation, and maintenance activities.

Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure the reliability and integrity of critical equipment, including pressure relief devices, instrumentation, alarms, and containment systems.

Actively contribute to the regional/global Process Safety Community of Practice (CoP) by sharing learnings, best practices, and technical insights.

Audits and Technical Expertise

Provide expert support during internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and corporate reviews.

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry standards, emerging risks, and best practices in process safety.

Candidate profile

Strong understanding of process safety principles, hazardous materials behavior, and risk assessment methodologies.

Knowledge of PSM frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., IEC 61511, API, NFPA).

Ability to interpret and develop process safety documentation such as P&IDs, PFDs, relief system design, and operating envelopes.

Skilled in facilitating cross‑functional workshops and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify hazards and propose practical, risk‑based solutions.

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, or a related field.

4-6 years in process safety.

Strong leadership skills.

NEBOSH IGC Certified

TUV Approved

Why Haleon?

Our Win as One Framework is a simple, stretching definition of our future