Process Safety Engineer

The Process Safety Engineer will define and deliver process safety support and studies in line with business demands and recommend proposals to improve process safety performance and meet regulatory/compliance requirements based at the clients Central Belt of Scotland hub.

Client Details

Our client is a large-sized organisation within the industrial/Oil & Gas sector. With a global presence, they are noted for their commitment to safety, operational excellence, and sustainable practices. Based in Grangemouth, they are a significant player in the British industrial landscape.

Description

· Provides process safety related technical design competence and guidance to the local area.

· Develops and implements management strategies for non-compliance with legislative practices by identifying gaps and agreeing (with the Asset management) work programs to address and mitigate such gaps.

· Leads the planning and implementation of the local Process Hazards Analysis programs including chairing PHAs and/or identifying appropriate resource to chair.

· Leads/ participates LOPAs (Level of Protection Analysis) reviews (in response to Asset or Project demand).

· Leads Safety Engineering Reviews, PHSERs and pre start up safety reviews in response to Asset or Project demand.

· Supports the development and maintenance of the site wide QRAs to form basis of COMAH submissions.

· Coaches/mentors less experienced engineers to ensure process safety issues are addressed as part of design and operational processes.

· Manages the review and update of the local area COMAH reports to meet legislative requirements

Profile

· Chartered chemical engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience in petrochemical, midstream, oil and gas or refinery operations. This experience should be wide ranging and some experience of projects, design and operating environments is beneficial. (Open to considering non chartered applicants also)

· Strong technical skills - specifically in process safety area.

· Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complicated systems and regulations.

· Risk assessment skills - knowledge of specific tools required and ability to interpret results

· Good knowledge of human factors influence on process safety

· The role requires excellent technical leadership skills as well as interpersonal skills and post holders must be capable of using these skills to assist in teams reaching a consensus decision.

· Must be capable of influencing at all levels in the organisation, (senior management to operating/ maintenance technicians) and including explaining engineering decisions and rationale.

Job Offer

• An estimated salary range of £70-80k GBP per annum.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous holiday leave.
• A culture that values safety, innovation, and teamwork.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• The company are open to offering sponsorship if required (as long as based in UK currently) and relocation help.

If you're a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the Process Safety industry, we'd love to hear from you.