Senior Process Safety Engineer: Risk & Compliance Leader

UNAVAILABLE; Loures; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovione is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal, to lead process safety management and compliance efforts at a technologically advanced manufacturing site. You will play a critical role in safeguarding people, environment, and operations while influencing strategic safety decisions.

Key responsibilities include leading risk assessments, improving safety frameworks, and managing compliance audits. Candidates must possess a degree in engineering, a Master’s in Process Safety, and extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in manufacturing or industrial environment (chemicals/pharma preferred).
• Strong experience in leading complex technical assessments and projects.
• Advanced knowledge of process safety methodologies and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Process Safety Management System (PSM).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Lead complex technical risk assessments: HAZOP, PHA, LOPA.
• Lead internal audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory authorities.

Skills

Process Safety and Major Hazard management

HAZOP / LOPA studies (as Chair)

New Process Introduction (NPI)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Fluency in English and Portuguese

Education

Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related scientific field

Master’s in Process Safety or equivalent

Industrial Safety Level VI certification (Portugal)

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Hovione is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal, to lead process safety management and compliance efforts at a technologically advanced manufacturing site. You will play a critical role in safeguarding people, environment, and operations while influencing strategic safety decisions.

Key responsibilities include leading risk assessments, improving safety frameworks, and managing compliance audits. Candidates must possess a degree in engineering, a Master’s in Process Safety, and extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.