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Process Safety Engineer
Process Safety Specialist
West Thurrock (Site-Based)
£65,000 - £75,000
Pin Point Recruitment is seeking an experienced Process Safety Specialist to join a leading upper-tier COMAH chemical manufacturing operation.
This is a senior-level role focused on ensuring regulatory compliance, preventing major accidents, and driving continuous improvement in process safety performance across high-hazard manufacturing sites.
You will act as the technical authority for process safety, supporting engineering, operations, SHE, and regulatory teams to ensure plant integrity and risk control standards meet industry best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and maintain robust process safety management systems Lead and facilitate HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies, including 5-year revalidation programmes Support the development and review of COMAH Safety Reports Provide specialist advice on: Pressure relief systems Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) ATEX/DSEAR compliance Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) Ensure all identified risks are reduced to ALARP principles Develop and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process Identify and close gaps in process safety documentation and systems Support the production and monitoring of Process Safety Performance Indicators (PSPIs) Assist with investigations following incidents and drive lessons learned Deliver training and promote positive safety culture improvements
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Essential Requirements
Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (or related discipline) Chartered Engineer status Minimum 10 years’ experience within chemical/process manufacturing At least 5 years’ experience in a dedicated Process Safety role Experience leading HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA studies Experience working on Upper Tier COMAH sites Strong understanding of Management of Change systems Experience developing COMAH Safety Reports Practical knowledge of Bowtie analysis and human factors Incident investigation experience NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma Postgraduate qualification in Process Safety or Loss Prevention
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Additional Information
Site-based role Occasional travel to other UK manufacturing sites Flexibility required in line with business needs
If you are an experienced Process Safety professional looking to play a key role in preventing major incidents and improving operational safety standards, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now to kirstie.oxlade@pin-point.co.uk
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