Process Safety Consultant Role Overview
The successful candidate will work on projects involving diverse hazard types. The role involves supporting projects as part of multi-discipline engineering teams and standalone Process Safety consulting service.
This opportunity can be permanent or contract-based. The candidate can work from our Cork or Dublin offices.
We have an established Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical pathway for Process Safety permanent staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepared, chaired, and reported Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews, e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, etc.
* Independently led and planned process safety activities during various design stages of projects, including managing other process safety colleagues.
* Acted as a process safety focal point for dealing directly with client representatives, equipment vendors, and multidiscipline engineering colleagues to obtain the required information and resolve process safety issues.
* Completed and delivered process safety deliverables such as: PHA reports, Hazardous Area Classification (HAC), ATEX/DSEAR assessment, Explosion Protection Documents (EPDs), Seveso (COMAH) Documentation, Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), Consequence Modelling.
* DNV-Phast software knowledge is an advantage. Process Safety Calculations e.g. asphyxiation calculations, Project Basis of Safety (Bo S), Safety shower assessments.
Requirements:
* Bachelor degree qualification in Process/Chemical engineering (or equivalent).
* Chartered Engineer with relevant institute or working towards chartered status is an advantage.
* Minimum 15 years' relevant professional experience in a similar function, with over 20 years preferred, with a good understanding of process safety and process design.
* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, interdisciplinary verbal and written communication skills are essential.
* Self-motivated, able to work independently, organised and reliable along with a professional approach and demeanour.
* Ability to work on several projects at one time and determine appropriate prioritization.
* Display an enthusiastic approach towards others with a 'teamwork' focus.
* Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of the role and project environment.
* Proven knowledge around a variety of process safety subject matter areas e.g. ATEX/DSEAR, PHA, COMAH, etc.
* Thorough knowledge of Irish and EU health & safety legislation, codes of practice and standards.
* Process design experience e.g. developing and maintaining PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing and process calculations.
* Design experience with specific client standards & legislation from the UK and USA is an advantage.
Why this role?
This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and collaborate with experienced professionals. Our team is inclusive, committed and driven, with a strong focus on corporate responsibility and sustainability.
We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and strive to create a culture of mutual respect and belonging. We are committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all candidates.
Our values:
We are passionate about delivering safe assets safely for our clients, and believe that people are at the heart of our approach.
We are committed to growing a sustainable business centred around our people, clients and trade partners.
We strive to make a positive impact on the environment, society and our community.