Process Safety Engineer

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 EngineerPosition 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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