Process Safety Engineer - COMAH

Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges. Whether it's delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Process Safety Engineer - COMAH to support our Process Safety Lead in developing and delivering the COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) and process safety strategic objectives.

This role involves providing subject matter expertise on managing major accident hazard risks, enhancing management systems, and undertaking targeted interventions and assurance activities. The primary focus is on risk reduction and continual improvement.

You will work closely with operations teams, engineering, other specialist functions, and regulators to ensure COMAH compliance is understood and achieved.

Based on our Company values, you will build and develop a safety culture of engagement, collaboration, and empowerment across the entire organization by working with management, colleagues, and Trade Union representatives alike.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As a COMAH Specialist, you will develop COMAH management systems and Major Accident Prevention Policies (MAPPs) and strategies to control major accident hazard (MAH) risks. This includes developing site chemical inventories, conducting risk assessments, and quantifying dangerous substances.

You will also develop and rehearse emergency plans and provide specialist advice on COMAH and process safety issues to stakeholders throughout the asset lifecycle. Your role will involve liaising with operational teams and regulators to facilitate and conduct audits and inspections, driving continual improvement.

The successful candidate will develop and monitor key performance indicators to enhance performance and ensure continual improvement, support the business in undertaking Management of Change (MoC) assessments, and lead COMAH improvement initiatives, targeted interventions, and assurance activities designed to identify and reduce process safety risks.

Additionally, you will lead incident investigations, carry out root cause analysis with internal and external stakeholders, and support the identification, development, and implementation of improvements from investigations and projects. You will provide specialist support to multi-disciplinary internal stakeholders, such as engineering, operational, design, and construction teams, and offer coaching and mentoring to the business and other health and safety team members to develop internal capability and support succession planning.

Furthermore, you will support the development of colleagues through training, coaching, and mentoring to improve in-house knowledge on process safety, develop business-wide relationships by collaborating with subject matter experts, communities of practice, and safety improvement teams to reduce health and safety risks, and work with The Academy to define and develop training requirements and courses.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To succeed in this role you should have a working knowledge of COMAH at an upper or lower tier establishment and experience producing and implementing Major Accident Prevention Policies or Safety Reports/Cases.

Additionally, you need to have experience liaising with the Competent Authority and facilitating visits and interventions, developing emergency plans, and assessing operational readiness. Developing audit plans and undertaking COMAH audit and assurance activities is essential. A good knowledge of complex safety legislation and guidance such as COMAH, DSEAR, and PSSR is required, along with experience working with operational, and engineering teams to develop plans and risk assessments to manage high-risk activities. A good understanding of process safety, health and safety legislation, theory, and best practice is necessary.

You should also have experience assessing risks to As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) and undertaking Cost Benefit Analysis. Stakeholder engagement and management experience at all levels of an organisation is important, as is the drive to improve an organisation’s approach and influence key stakeholders. Experience in design safety in concept selection, FEED, and detailed design is also essential.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 of base salary per annum based on company performance)
Company car allowance
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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