Process Safety Engineer/Manager | Chemical MNC | Jurong Island

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a process safety expert with about 10 years of experience in the Chemical Industry. Responsibilities include managing process hazards, investigating safety incidents, and consulting on safety safeguards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong knowledge of chemical plant processes. This role requires both office and fieldwork in chemical environments, including compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• About 10 years of experience working in the Chemical Industry.
• Good knowledge of chemical plant and/or process engineering.
• Detailed knowledge about processes to identify, assess and manage risks.
• In depth understanding of process safety safeguards.
• Prior experience during plant Commissioning and Start-up operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the site in identifying process hazards.
• Investigate process safety incidents.
• Provide ownership for the MOC process.
• Consult in design and operation of process safety safeguards.
• Ensure fulfilment of the process safety site goals.

Skills

Knowledge of HAZOP

Knowledge of LOPA

Communication skills

Technical competence

Teamwork 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]