Senior Process Engineer

Your new company
A leading speciality and fine chemical manufacturer with multiple sites across Europe focused on a more sustainable future.

Your new role
The process Engineer will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing the risk associated with the processing of all the materials brought to site. As well as ensuring future plant modifications and new processes are safe and compliant with the current legislation.

• Design changes to the plant and equipment so that they are safe and efficient in running the wide range of processes on site.
• Initiate and participate robust process safety studies and delivering process safety improvement actions by liaising with a cross functional team on site.
• Take responsibility in keeping P&ID and asset registers up-to-date
• Support/lead in HAZOP/LOPA coordination + drive the implementation of any recommendations coming from any HAZOP/LOPA etc
• Collaborate with QESH manager to follow-up on compliance re ATEX zoning/DSEAR
• Take ownership of the company's Management of Change process
• Support the process safety engineering expert for new product development projects
• Support the EHS Manager during external regulatory authorities such as HSE, EA, and Fire Services.
• Any other relevant duties as requested by Colleagues and Management

What you'll need to succeed

• Engineering qualifications in chemical engineering, process engineering or equivalent
• Chartered status a benefit
• At least 5 years working in a COMAH site in a similar role
• Technical understanding of process safety and proficient in process hazard identification and risk control methods (LOPA, ALARP, HAZID, HAZOP)
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to make decisions under pressure with a positive and committed attitude
• Be prepared to work in a flexible manner as and when the Company and Business needs require. Undertake any task deemed reasonable that you are considered competent by the company to carry out

What you'll get in return

• Excellent basic salary £60,000 - £70,000
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan

What you need to do now

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