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CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
A Kings Award winning business, need a Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure effective implementation of process whilst observing risk management process. Could this be you?
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. We have 2 roles available, one more Senior and that allows us to consider a more Junior individual
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £70,000
  • Days
  • BUPA healthcare available
  • Kings Award winning business
  • Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
  • Varied and fascinating role
  • 33 Days holiday including stats
    RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supporting compliance with DSEAR and COMAH UK regulations
  • Develop and implement process safety strategies to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
  • Deliver technical safety/process engineering solutions that support business objectives.
  • Lead and participate in process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target-setting studies, generating reports and managing follow-up actions.
  • OEE improvements
  • Improvement of cell layouts and lean methodologies
  • Conduct hazardous area classification following industry standards and guidelines.
  • Develop and implement Functional Safety Management Plans.
  • Review and produce safety engineering deliverables, including HSE plans, safety specifications, and equipment specifications.
  • Provide technical input to design assurance reviews, such as P&ID reviews and constructability assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and best practices in process safety and environmental engineering.
    REQUIREMENTS
  • Degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline, ideally Chemistry
  • Must have the right to work in the UK
  • Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk management frameworks.
  • Experience in process safety methodologies, design practices, and regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of relevant H & S Environmental legislation
  • Familiarity with FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Plant Start-up processes.
  • Experience of HAZIP/HAZOP/LOPA
  • Strong knowledge of continuous improvements
    If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!
    Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
    Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.
    If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
    Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.
    Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994

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