Process Safety Engineer/Manager | Chemical MNC | Jurong Island

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to manage process safety and oversee the Management of Change (MOC) process. Candidates should have a Bachelor in Engineering and around 10 years of experience in the Chemical Industry. Strong knowledge of HAZOP, communication skills, and innovative thinking are essential. The role involves both office and field work in a chemical plant environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Chemical Industry.
• Knowledge of chemical plant and ESH compliance programs.
• Experience with process safety safeguards.
• Understanding of process safety safeguards like interlocks.
• High degree of technical competence.
• Experience in plant Commissioning and Start-up operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage process hazards.
• Lead sessions applying safety assessment tools.
• Oversee Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Consult design and operation of process safety safeguards.
• Ensure fulfillment of process safety site goals.

Skills

Knowledge of HAZOP

RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

Strong communication skills

Innovative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team working skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Tools

SAP

PHAST

Job description

Support the site in identifying, assessing and managing process hazards by

• having detailed knowledge of relevant methods like HAZOP, LOPA, Consequence/Effects modelling, QRA
• initiating, leading and facilitating sessions to apply these methods when required
• being familiar with the PSM (Process Safety Management) standard and consulting the site
• regularly reviewing and improving the process safety elements on site

Support the site in investigating process safety incidents by

• having detailed knowledge of relevant tools like RCA (Root Cause Analysis), 5M, Fishbone, Human Factors Analysis, Human Error Failure Analysis
• initiating, leading and facilitating sessions to apply these tools

Provide ownership for the MOC (Management of Change) process and database by

• being familiar with the database and administering it
• implementing the MOC & Pre Start-up Safety Review (PSSR) process
• overseeing and improving the MOC & PSSR process

Consult the site in design and operation of process safety safeguards by

• being familiar with the functionality of process control systems including latest technology
• knowing the design criteria of the systems used on site and understand site’s processes main safety interlocks
• looking at the emergency shutdown systems, control systems for safety critical process parameters, backup and fail-safe design parameters, alarm and safety interlock strategies for automation systems, temperature and pressure control systems, and other process design aspects (e.g. relief, inherent safe design etc) related to preventing catastrophic failures

Ensure the fulfilment of the process safety site goal by

• ensuring that the proactive safety indicators for process safety like closure of PHA recommendations, planned maintenance of critical equipment, inspections etc. are implemented

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Engineering with about 10 yrs experience working in Chemical Industry
• Good knowledge of chemical plant and/or process engineering as well as ESH compliance programs
• Detailed knowledge about processes to identify, assess and manage risks and hazards (HAZOP, LOPA, ETA, QRA etc.)
• In depth understanding of process safety safeguards (interlocks, SIS design criteria, mechanical protection, inherent safe design etc.)
• High degree of interpersonal, communication and team working skills
• A good degree of technical competence to present the facts and implement the necessary steps towards ensuring process safety
• Innovative thinking - Ability to be updated and understand the latest engineering design developments is a pre requisite
• Prior experience during plant Commissioning and Start-up operations would be an added advantage
• Computer, including standard software, SAP and effects modelling tools (e.g. PHAST)
• Office work and Field work in chemical plant environment - Field work includes wearing of protective clothing and equipment

To apply, please visit www.gmprecruit.com

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Koh - [e-mail]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Fiona Koh| Registration No: R1109239

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