Process Safety Engineer

Company: E3 Recruitment
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Location: Wigan
Job Description:

Overview

The Process Safety Engineer position is 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.

Responsibilities

  • The Process Safety Engineer will produce Technical deliverables as required in support of the business, whilst developing HSE 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

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Posted: February 6th, 2026