Applying for Group Process Safety Engineer
Full time – Permanent
Teesside or North-West (Liverpool/Runcorn) with travel to our other UK sites.
Are you an experienced Process / Process Safety Engineer with a strong background in process safety and compliance within the chemical or related industries?
The 2M Group of Companies is looking for a dedicated and skilled Process Safety Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is critical in ensuring we maintain high process safety standards across our operations. This role is flexible but ideally, you will be based in either Teesside or the North-West with the ability to travel to some of our other UK sites. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise required to support the Engineering and SHE teams in process safety compliance, while contributing to engineering projects and ensuring safe and compliant operations across the company.
What you’ll be doing…
Process Safety Support: Provide technical expertise in process safety to the Engineering Department, Operating Sites and Group SHE Team. Assist in maintaining compliance with COMAH and other regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering & SHE Managers to support communication and interactions with regulatory bodies such as the HSE and EA.
Process Safety Management: Lead process safety reviews and assessments such as HAZOP, LOPA, and functional safety assessments in collaboration with the engineering and SHE teams.
Action Plan Implementation: Develop action plans for addressing process safety issues identified during inspections and internal audits. Provide updates on progress and outcomes.
Ensure that safety management systems are implemented and maintained.
Ensure that process safety systems, including Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), comply with BS EN 61508 and other relevant standards.
Lead process & process safety improvement initiatives & projects across multiple sites, ensuring safe design and operation of equipment.
Your background…
Must have…
Education: Degree in Chemical, Process or related engineering discipline.
Experience: At least 5 years of post-graduate experience in process safety within the chemical or allied science-based industries.
Process Safety Expertise: Demonstrable experience with HAZOP, LOPA, PHR, and knowledge of COMAH regulations.
Functional Safety: Experience with BS EN 61508 and related safety standards.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks such as DSEAR.
IT Skills: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly in the creation of reports, presentations, and safety documentation.
Flexibility: Willingness to travel and adapt to a variety of operational environments.
Nice to have…
AutoCAD Experience: Ability to create and interpret P&IDs and PFDs.
Industry Experience: Prior work in hazardous gas industries (e.g., chlorine) or industries with stringent safety requirements (personal care, food, etc.).
Project Management: Experience in overseeing process improvement projects.
Management of Change: Experience in management of change systems.
What we can offer you…
Career Growth: Opportunity for personal and professional development within a growing, dynamic team.
Work Environment: Supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities to work across multiple international locations.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid office/home-based options).
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy/sell holiday days.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
A bit about us…
The 2M Group of Companies is a market leader in chemical distribution, delivering chemistry-based solutions that improve lives. With a strong commitment to sustainability and net-zero objectives, we are actively transitioning towards a bio-based future. We are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable world. Operating in over 90 countries, we are committed to innovation and safety, and we encourage our team to drive forward-thinking solutions that align with our values of sustainability and excellence.