Job Description
My client is a leading Resin and Polymers manufacturer based in Wigan that supply products to a range of industries globally. They are looking to employ an experienced Safety Process Engineer to bolster their established laboratory team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Chemical Engineering, will have COMAH site experience, will have knowledge and experience of a range of Health and Safety and Environmental legislations and will be based within a commutable distance of Wigan.
Process Safety Engineer Position Overview
* Working closely with process chemicals and control engineers to ensure the production plant is set up to provide maximum output and efficient running of the production facility
* Designing plant and equipment configuration so that they can be readily adapted to suit the product range and the process technologies involved, taking environmental and economic aspects into account
* Designing, installing, and commissioning new production machinery, including monitoring development and troubleshooting
* Ensuring that potential safety issues related to the project operator, the environment, the process, and the product are considered at all stages
* Organise and chair hazard studies - HAZOPs, SIL/LOPA, HAZIDs
* Coordinate preparation of major hazard risk assessments
* Provide functional safety expertise to the engineering department
* Define the Chemical and Operational (Fire and Explosion Prevention) Bases of Safety of processes.
Process Safety Engineer Position Requirements
* Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a similar technical field
* Minimum of 5 years relevant chemical experience
* Experienced & effective problem solver, leading problem-solving teams both cross-functional and within Production, Engineering and Technical functions providing analytical solutions & effective actions
* Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention e.g. HAZOP, PHA etc
* Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
* Knowledge and experience of relevant H&S and Environmental Legislation
* Sound knowledge of manufacturing improvement strategies and approaches
* Demonstrate knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX and other Health and Safety legislations
* Based locally to Wigan
Process Safety Engineer Position Remuneration
* Salary £65,000 - £70,000 DOE
* Monday - Friday 8:00 - 16:00
* 33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
* Pension
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