Process Safety Engineer – Chemical in Cheshire, Warrington

TÜV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability. We offer comprehensive training, flexible working, and a great pay and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• The Process Safety Consultant will propose engineering solutions tailored to meet customer needs, while identifying improvement opportunities through client feedback.
• Reporting to the Process Safety Team Leader, this role will lead technical assignments with support from senior colleagues to develop solutions and resolve client issues.
• The consultant will define the vision for the Process Safety Team, supporting development and growth of the service in existing and emerging markets.
• Build strong relationships with clients to deliver customer satisfaction.
• Understand client needs and assist in the delivery of tailored, pragmatic solutions.
• Maintain and enhance customer relationships, securing new opportunities for repeat and new consulting business.
• Support the financial performance of consulting assignments through the timely and high-quality delivery of services.
• Work under the supervision of senior team members on assignment tasks providing regular updates on project progress and challenges.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and market trends.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer contracts, and industry regulations.
• Maintain transparency in communication with clients, team members, and management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in process industries, preferably across different high-hazard industries.
• Knowledge of process safety techniques and risk management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Apply process safety techniques and tools across technical assignments, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Experience and a willingness to develop further expertise in at least three of the following: Hazard study leadership, Human factors analysis, Process safety management with auditing experience, Safety reports for COMAH or offshore regulations.
• Master’s degree in chemical engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Preference for Chartered membership in an appropriate institution, or actively working towards Chartership.

Non-Technical Skills

• Analyse complex information and use judgment to make well-informed, time-sensitive decisions to achieve project goals.
• Apply critical thinking to resolve challenges and develop pragmatic solutions, encouraging a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Resolve client queries quickly and understand individual needs to ensure excellent service.

Professional Knowledge and Best Practices

• Continuously enhance professional and technical knowledge, sharing best practices within the team.
• Proactively seek learning opportunities and develop own strengths.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent technical report writing and reviewing capabilities.
• Provide timely, transparent, and reliable information, and actively seek and accept personal feedback.

Benefits

• Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.
• Overtime available.
• Bonus scheme based on company profits and personal targets.
• Excellent health and life insurance, group income protection, pension, 25 days holiday.
• Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based – hybrid working.
• Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
• Career progression opportunities with structured development.
• Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

NB – UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will be subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria.