Job Title:
Process Safety Engineer

Reports to:
Head of Safety

Role Purpose:
Provide cross-functional support on process safety, acting as the focal point for risk assessments, compliance, and improvement initiatives. Be the person who keeps people and sites safe

Key Responsibilities:

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Coordinate and track process hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL) and follow-up actions.

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Support preparation and response to COMAH inspections.

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Maintain process safety standards, guides, and compliance documentation.

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Embed process safety within operations and project design.

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Manage external consultants to deliver specialist support.

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Assist with incident investigations and implement improvements.

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Lead fire detection, mitigation, and control strategy reviews.

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Contribute to projects and systems of work (e.g., MOC, alarm management, emergency planning).

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Lead internal audits and communicate findings across the business.

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Monitor legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.

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Track and report on process safety performance indicators.

About you:

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Strong organisational and planning skills.

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Clear, confident communicator at all levels.

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Positive, proactive approach to HSE matters.

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Ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships.

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Influential without formal authority.

Experience & Skills:

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Engineering or science background (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).

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In-depth knowledge of COMAH and major accident hazard risk.

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Experience with regulators (HSE/EA).

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Strong grounding in process safety principles and management systems.

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Skilled in compliance auditing.

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Familiar with P&IDs and technical drawings.

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Understanding of ALARP principles.

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Able to influence and collaborate across departments