Process Safety Engineer in Scotland

Green Cat Hydrogen Limited (GCH) is a dynamic and innovative green hydrogen project developer. GCH focuses on the deployment of electrolytic hydrogen projects as a key part of the global energy transition and de-carbonisation strategy. The business works closely with sister companies through the planning, permitting/licensing, engineering and design, and construction of green hydrogen projects.

We are seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to lead the process safety design activities for our projects (feasibility through to operation). This is a senior full or part-time position (minimum 3 days per week).

The Role:

• Provides process safety related technical design competence and guidance to Green Cat Hydrogen.
• Leads or supports the planning and implementation of the Process Hazards Analysis programmes including chairing Hazard Studies and/or identifying appropriate resource to chair.
• Leads or supports LOPAs (Level of Protection Analysis) reviews.
• Produces DSEAR assessments and Hazardous Area Classification documents.
• Regularly reviews the status of process safety information and identifies gaps and develops improvement plans for projects.
• Provides approval for Projects with process safety impact to ensure robustness of engineering design.
• Coaches/mentors less experienced engineers and others to ensure process safety issues are addressed as part of design and operational processes.
• Manages Hazardous Substances Consent and COMAH reports to meet legislative requirements.

The ideal Candidate must have:

• 8+ years of experience in process safety design within relevant industries (e.g., hydrogen, Oil & Gas, renewable energy, industrial gases, or chemical processing).
• Strong technical skills in the process safety area.
• Experience in leading HAZOP, HAZID, SIL assessments, and other safety studies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complicated systems and regulations.
• Risk assessment skills – knowledge of specific tools required and ability to interpret results.
• Demonstrate awareness of human factors influence on process safety.
• TUV Certified or experience with Safety Instrumented Systems Lifecycle.
• Experience with the interpretation of results from QRAs.
• Strong understanding of process safety management principles.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, supported by a valid UK driving license.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom, full-time, in perpetuity.

The Candidate would benefit from:

• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Capability of influencing at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to explain decisions and rationale to all levels as required.

The employment package:

• Competitive pro-rata salary.
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Professional development opportunities and support.
• Professional fees paid for by the company.
• Company social events and team building days.
• On-site parking with EV charging points available to staff (Edinburgh Roslin office only).
• Flexible working opportunities.

Please submit your application including: Cover Letter (no page limit); and, CV (maximum 3 pages). We will only be able to contact those applicants who have been selected for interviews. GCH reserve the right to close this posting early if the right candidate is identified. Thank you for your interest and consideration.