Process Safety Engineer
Location: VALE Refinery, Clydach
Join Vale’s Clydach Refinery as a Process Safety Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our operations. You’ll be the subject matter expert for process safety, leading risk management initiatives and supporting continuous improvement in a dynamic, world-class nickel refining environment.
About the Role:
As our Process Safety Engineer, you will develop, implement, and maintain our process safety management program. You’ll work closely with production and engineering teams to identify and reduce risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive best practices across the refinery. Your expertise will be crucial in incident investigations, risk assessments, and supporting major safety projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the process safety subject matter expert for the refinery
* Develop, organise, and maintain the refinery’s process safety management program
* Lead risk identification, assessment, and reduction initiatives
* Support and drive projects aimed at improving process safety and reducing risk
* Lead and participate in process safety incident investigations and root cause analyses
* Ensure compliance with safety regulations, standards, and guidelines
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a strong safety culture
What We’re Looking For:
* 5–7 years’ experience in process safety, engineering, or a related field
* Higher National Diploma (HND) required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science preferred
* Strong knowledge of process safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance
* Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis
* Excellent communication and project management skills
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement
Why Vale?
* Be part of a global leader in sustainable mining and metals
* Work in a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment
* Lead high-impact safety projects and make a real difference
Ready to advance your career in process safety? Apply now and help us shape a safer, more sustainable future at Vale Clydach Refinery.
Vale is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.