Senior Process Safety Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead and evolve Process Safety Management for a high-hazard, high-volume membrane manufacturing facility, focusing on safe design, reliable operations and regulatory compliance. You will partner with engineering, operations and EHS teams to implement practical safety improvements and CAPEX initiatives. Your work spans site-specific improvements at Newquay and supporting Cytiva sites globally, elevating the organization’s capability to protect people and the environment. This is a chance to shape safety culture within a global life sciences leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management at the Newquay facility
• Provide expert process safety input into projects, design reviews and operational improvements
• Facilitate process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, ALARP, DSEAR) and ensure actions are owned and closed
• Manage process safety compliance requirements (DSEAR/ATEX, COMAH, PSSR) and maintenance of critical safety equipment
• Own and support PSM improvement and CAPEX projects, coaching teams and building PSM capability
• Support PSM implementation across other Cytiva sites while prioritizing Newquay as the primary site

Key requirements

• Experienced process safety professional with strong technical knowledge in high-hazard manufacturing environments (chemical, process, pharmaceutical, medical device or regulated manufacturing)
• Practical experience with HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, ALARP, DSEAR/ATEX, COMAH and PSSR requirements
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, maintenance, EHS, project teams) and translate risk assessments into practical site improvements
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ownership of PSM activities, improvement plans and CAPEX projects from concept to delivery
• Clear communication and ability to coach and build process safety capability across teams and sites
• Degree-level qualification in science, engineering, chemical/process engineering or related discipline, with chartership or working towards chartership
• Desirable: people management or facilities management experience within manufacturing environments

• Strong communication
• Coaching and mentoring
• Influencing and stakeholder management
• HAZID
• HAZOP
• LOPA

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