Senior Consultant - Process Safety

 

Main characteristics

Location

Kirkstall, West Yorkshire

Company

DEKRA Organisational & Process Safety

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Senior Consultant Process Safety
Location: Home based with the option to work from DEKRA offices in Southampton or Leeds. 30-60% travel in UK or Europe.
Salary: Up to £65K DOE + Bonus and Car Allowance
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Free parking, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
A career with DEKRA Process Safety is never dull and offers unlimited opportunities for people with the desire to succeed who want to work with a forward thinking, customer-focused company.
For over thirty years we have provided specialist services for the identification, analysis, prevention and management of fires, explosions and accidental chemical releases in the chemical and process industry.
Within the UK the company has fully equipped ISO & GLP compliant laboratory facilities on the outskirts of Southampton, in the beautiful setting of Southampton Science Park, and we are looking for an individual with the right calibre to join our friendly team.
Senior Process Safety Consultant The Role:
To provide Process Safety consultancy supporting existing and new clients requirements (external and internal) whilst developing broader relationships and delivering operational excellence within the Process Safety team through technical, commercial and teamworking best practices.
Critical Responsibilities
* Conduct and review Risk Assessments for fire and explosions risk under applicable regulations (e.g. Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations DSEAR)
* Lead Process Hazard Analysis studies including Hazard Identification studies (HAZID), Hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Structured What-IF Analysis (SWIFT)
* Provide guidance on embedding Process Safety principles in design, operation and maintenance of systems, facilities and/or organisation
* Conduct relief and vent sizing studies in support of process hazard analysis
* Produce and review technical reports, presentations and whitepapers
* Support Business Development (BD) team with technical input for quotations and scope definition
* Coach & mentor Junior staff
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* Masters degree (M.Eng/M.Sc) on Process Safety, Loss Prevention, Safety, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical Engineering (or any other relevant engineering discipline) supported by 5-10 years experience in Process Safety, Loss Prevention, Safety Engineering (directly or indirectly) as part of a manufacturing site or consultancy OR
* 10+ years of experience in a Process Safety (or equivalent) role with clear evidence of senior responsibility associated with PSM implementation and in-house developed expertise in the areas listed for the role
* Experience with developing scopes of work based on (internal or external) client requirements
* Experience in project management and task/budget control
* Experience of development and implementation of Process Safety Management frameworks and the different techniques/toolkits available for delivery of each of the areas including DSEAR/ ATEX, PHA and Risk Assessment, auditing
* Proficiency in report writing, review and approval
* Experience in auditing and assessment of conformity
* Proficient presenter and communicator, able to share results of analysis, audits and reviews in a clear and concise manner
* Experience of development and implementation of Functional Safety (IEC61511) requirements
Development within the company in this or other roles will be dependent on the commercial needs of the business and the personal ability and drive of the job holder.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No agencies please