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Chemical Process Safety Engineer

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Wigan
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Chemical Process Safety Engineer
Wigan
Monday –Friday - 8am to 4pm
£70,000 DOE
My Client who is a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Safety Engineer to join their team.
Chemical Process Safety Engineer Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years relevant senior experience
Degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline
Proficiency in process operations
Demonstrable experience of leading safety studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA)
DSEAR risk assessment experience
Demonstratable knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, latest Risk Assessment Techniques and other Health and Safety legislation applicable to the company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to multitask and be self-driven
Positive outlook and clear focus
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
Demonstrate knowledge of Bases of Safety
Chemical Process Safety Engineer Duties:
Produce Technical Safety/process engineering deliverables as required in support of the business.
Develop safety engineering philosophies, design HSE plans, safety specifications, equipment specifications.
Chair and participate in formal process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target setting studies, generate study reports and manage subsequent actions
Lead HAZID and SIL studies.
Input to, and participation at, project design assurance reviews such as P&ID reviews, Constructability reviews
Hazardous area classification following industry codes and guidance
Develop and implement functional safety management plans
Produce and review specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to engineering quality, competence, and project management systems.
Provide technical support to projects and sites as required.
Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislative changes, initiatives and industry technology developments
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of process safety and environmental engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start- up.
Awareness of international codes and standards
Keyword:
Chemical Process Safety Engineer , Chemical Process Engineer, Safety Engineer
Please contact Amy Laplace-McHugh on for more information.
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