Senior Process Safety Engineer Job Description
The role of Senior Process Safety Engineer is a part-time contract working 3 days a week on an award-winning site. The company values innovation and strategic thinking, with highly automated manufacturing and testing systems.
This position leads and manages all Environment, Health, and Safety aspects of a critical technology transfer project at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, identify and mitigate risks, and implement safety and containment strategies in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.
* Provide leadership and expertise in managing EHS-related activities during the transfer of a new technology to the site.
* Act as the key liaison between manufacturing, engineering, project teams, and external stakeholders for EHS matters.
* Support and coordinate Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), and Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPA).
* Develop and ensure the correct and timely closure of corrective or preventive actions resulting from these analyses.
* Oversee Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments to ensure that critical safety instrumented systems are adequately implemented.
* Ensure effective chemical handling, containment, and relevant process safety strategies are in place.
* Manage EHS aspects of change controls within the project, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with ATEX regulations and implement corresponding controls.
* Provide support to meet environmental compliance, ensuring all applicable legislation is adhered to during and post-transfer.
* Identify opportunities for improved environmental controls within the project scope.
* Deliver EHS training to project teams.
* Communicate EHS updates, risks, and progress to key stakeholders and senior management.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in EHS, Chemical Engineering, or related field, along with proven experience in process safety roles within biopharma, chemical, or process industries.