Process Safety Engineer

Are you an experienced Process Safety Engineer looking to make a real impact in a high-hazard environment?
 
We’re working with a leading operator in the Southern North Sea who are looking to strengthen their Process Safety team in Norwich.

This is a key role where you’ll take ownership of critical safety studies and directly influence the safe operation of offshore and onshore assets.
 
The Opportunity
 
You’ll be at the forefront of process safety, leading and facilitating major risk assessments and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practice.
 
Key responsibilities include:

Leading and facilitating studies such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FERA, and QRA
Supporting SIL determination, SIF design, and SIL verification activities
Providing engineering solutions to close risk gaps and improve asset safety
Supporting Management of Change (MOC), incident investigations, and safety-critical task analysis
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a strong safety culture What We’re Looking For

TÜV / Functional Safety certification (essential for this role)
MEng in Chemical and/or Process Engineering (or equivalent).
CEng desirable but not essential.
Functional Safety Engineer (FS Eng) certification desirable; relevant experience will also be considered.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in process and process safety engineering within a major hazard industry (preferably Oil and Gas).
Working knowledge of Safety Case Regulations and/or COMAH.
Operational experience and knowledge of Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of plant highly desirable.
Experienced user of Hysys (or equivalent); Olga experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge of consequence modelling tools, including their limitations. Phast user experience highly desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
BOSIET/FOET, MIST, CA-EBS and Offshore Medical desirable but not essential. What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-impact offshore assets
A technically challenging role with real responsibility
Strong team environment with opportunities to mentor and develop others
Ongoing training and professional development Additional Requirements

Must have the right to work in the UK abd be able to work in the Norwich Offices Monday-Friday
Willingness to travel offshore and to onshore sites as required 
If you’re ready to play a key role in protecting people, assets, and the environment this is your opportunity to step into a position where your expertise truly matters.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients
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