Process Safety Engineer - Permanent
The role is to provide support in the area of Process Safety Expertise to UK & Ireland. This role includes Process Safety support to all RUK plants. The incumbent will be responsible for advising the organisation on process safety related matters and provide support through skilled application / proficiency in the following Process Safety topics;
* Process Safety Concepts
* Hazard identification and risk assessment
* Hazard awareness and characterisation associated with the system being operated and product processed
* Project Management
* Management of major emergencies and emergency preparedness
* Management of change
* Management of safety critical elements (SCEs)
* Incident reporting and investigation
* Legislation and regulations (e.g. COMAH, DSEAR)
* Codes and Standards
* Audit, assurance, management review and intervention
* Human factors
* Safety leadership commitment, responsibility and workplace culture
Required key skills (functional/technical);
* Good understanding of Process Safety management elements and demonstrable level of professional competence in process safety (e.g. Hazard Identification and Risk assessment, Management of Safety Critical Elements, etc.)
* Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and regulations
* Knowledge of Industry Codes and Standards
* Facilitation skills (i.e. Leading technical discussions)
* Project/Programme management, planning and organisation
* Change management skills
* Lead auditor skills (i.e. Trained and competent in leading audits)
* Ability to analyse complex problems and understand probability and risk
* Good communications and interpersonal skills
* Capable of detailed investigation and analysis
* Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
* Knowledge of process plant technology and unit operations for the industrial gas industry
* Proficient in PFD and P&ID interpretation
* Required qualifications/experience
* Degree qualified, preferably in Chemical or Process Engineering or equivalent
* 8 year's practical industrial experience (post graduate scheme or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, preferably in a process industry operating under COMAH regulations
* Experience in the submission of COMAH reports
* Chartered member of the IChemE (or other accrediting body) or actively working towards.
* Track record of effective performance in a 'matrix management' environment