Process Safety Specialist

Role Purpose:

• An exceptional opportunity exists at our client’s pharmaceutical Co. Tipperary site for an experienced S&E Specialist ideally with specialisation in Process Safety to join the Environmental Health & Safety team at an upper tier COMAH site.
• You will provide technical guidance to the site as well as ongoing projects to ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements related to Process Safety as well as our company’s corporate standards, policies, procedures and guidelines and industry best practices.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in project design reviews, HAZIDS, Risk Assessments and HAZOPS for proposed new equipment, modifications and new product introductions.
• Ensure management of change processes are followed and serve as EHS reviewer for planning of activities impacting facility operation.
• Co-ordinate support from relevant SME’s such as Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety, Environmental, Machinery Safety, etc.
• Provide Process Safety Support for existing processes, new material introductions and project work
• As required serve as a site EHS representative during risk assessments, mechanical completion, commissioning and qualification activities, participate in project walk-downs and start-up activities for assigned systems.
• Serve as a leader in demonstrating and implementing a strong EHS culture across the site.
• Participation and EHS Reviewer in the sites Safety Relief Device sizing program as required (training will be provided as required).
• Monitor developments and advice management on changes in Process Safety/COMAH related Standards and Legislation.

Education & Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Engineering or related Safety or Environmental field of study
• +5 years of EHS, Engineering, or Operational experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, petrochemical or process related industry
• Knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA, ATEX and Change Control
• Drive to engage others and have excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain focus on key goals and priorities, but also analyse the detail to facilitate problem resolution and ensure project success
• Knowledge and experience working with EHS regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence both horizontally and vertically
• HAZOP Chair Certification preferred.
• LOPA Chair Certification preferred.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record to influence others, have strong knowledge of safety programs and be a convincing communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• The ideal candidate is a self-directed, technically strong individual who can work in a multi-functionary team environment.

Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.