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This Process Safety Engineer position is working with a globally leading chemical manufacturer based in the Wigan area who specialise in the manufacture of bespoke resins. Alongside an annual salary up to £70,000 (experience dependent), there is a benefits package which includes a company pension contribution, healthcare (BUPA), 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with working hours of 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
The main purpose of the Process Safety Engineer is to provide Technical support to the Site to ensure effective implementation of regulatory requirements whilst observing risk management procedures. This includes providing support under the DSEAR & COMAH regulations in the UK.
Responsibilities of the Process Safety Engineer :
* The Process Safety Engineer will produce Technical deliverables as required in support of the business, whilst developing H&S philosophies, design HSE plans, specifications, equipment specifications.
* You will chair and participate in formal assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target setting studies, generate study reports and manage subsequent actions, alongside leading HAZID and SIL studies.
* Participate in project design assurance reviews such as P&ID reviews, Constructability reviews.
* Responsible for Hazardous area classification following industry codes and guidance and develop and implement functional HSE management plans.
* In charge of producing and reviewing specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to quality, competence, and project management systems.
* You will provide technical support to projects and sites as required whilst adhering to and complying with relevant discipline specific procedures, and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
* The Process Safety Engineer will ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislative changes, initiatives and industry technology developments.
* You will hold thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals environmental methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start- up, whilst holding an awareness of international codes and standards.
To be successful in this position as Process Safety Engineer , you will:
* Be degree qualified in a relevant Eng. / Chemical Discipline.
* Holding a chartered status would be highly beneficial.
* Have strong experience working relevant roles within the Chemical Manufacturing industry.
* Demonstratable knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, RA techniques and H&S Legislation.
* Proficient leading HSE studies: HAZOPs, PHA, HAZID, LOPA etc.
* Knowledge of manufacturing improvement strategies such as Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA etc.
Please apply directly for further information regarding this Process Safety Engineer role.
