Process Safety Engineer (Chemical) in Manchester

Overview

Process Safety Engineer (Chemical) – Eccles – Monday to Friday – Flexible Time

From £55,000 to £65,000

My client, who is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, polymer additives and precursors, is looking for an experienced Process Safety Engineer.

The Role

• You\’ll be instrumental in driving plant and process design, maintenance, and development, with a laser focus on safety, compliance, and innovation in a COMAH site.
• Lead the design, inspection, and development of high-hazard chemical processes.
• Champion COMAH and REACH compliance, keeping us ahead of regulatory expectations.
• Drive HAZOPs, process optimisation, and safety envelope development.
• Oversee plant commissioning and modifications-from concept to documentation and delivery.
• Partner with HSE, regulators, and auditors to prove our performance.
• Play a pivotal role in our COMAH Intervention Programme, focusing on Process Safety and Aging Plant strategies.
• Train, mentor, and support operators during trials, commissioning, and process rollouts.

The Candidate

• Strong experience in chemical / process engineering within a COMAH-regulated environment.
• A proven track record in process safety, compliance, and plant optimisation.
• Sharp troubleshooting skills and a passion for continu…