The Role
The Process Safety Expert will support the Cork and Arklow Manufacturing Sites in the day-to-day implementation of the Process Safety program. This role involves participation in the Life Science Process Safety Center of Excellence, which is responsible for the business-level implementation of corporate governance programs related to process safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop compliance programs and site Operating Plans to implement process safety requirements
- Maintain a comprehensive list of process safety-related actions.
- Prepare process safety deliverables for CapEx projects as outlined in the corporate program, including conducting Process Hazard Reviews using HAZOP methodology and facilitating Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
- Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis.
- Conduct or request consequence modeling.
- Provide technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Risk Assessment
- Chemical Reactivity
- Fire Protection System
- Mechanical Integrity
- Liaise with the Life Science Process Safety Center of Excellence by:
- Participating in CoE meetings
- Actively contributing to the development of the Business Process Safety program (standards, tools)
- Attending and leading training sessions
- Leading site process safety initiatives developed by the CoE
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Health and Safety, Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Over 8 years in a regulated manufacturing environment, particularly within the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, with experience in implementing process safety programs and leading HAZOP studies and other process hazard analyses.
- Experience of working with Irish and EU process safety legislation and standards, including the Seveso-III Directive, COMAH Regulations and ATEX Directives.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues.
- Excellent initiative and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Effective presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
