Role: Process Safety Consultant
Location: Leeds or Manchester
Type: Permanent
Position Overview:
A leading consultancy is seeking a Process Safety Consultant to take ownership of hazard analysis studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA), leading assessments, managing study close-outs, and supporting broader process safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and leadership capabilities to drive risk reduction and ensure regulatory compliance across high-hazard industries.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead, facilitate, and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities including HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA.
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Oversee close-out of actions and recommendations; chair follow-up meetings where required.
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Lead technical safety reviews and support creation of Basis of Safety documentation.
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Apply ALARP principles and develop supporting risk calculations.
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Develop and manage Functional Safety Management (FSM) plans in line with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511.
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Provide mentorship to junior safety engineers and conduct 6-monthly training and competence reviews.
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Contribute to or lead development of internal process safety management frameworks.
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Create and review proof test procedures for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
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Perform SIL verification and Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) as part of safety lifecycle assessments.
Key Requirements:
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Degree in Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
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Chartered status (or working towards) via recognised body (e.g. IChemE).
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in process or functional safety roles across Energy, Oil & Gas, Hydrogen, Chemicals, or Industrial Gases sectors.
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Certified Functional Safety Engineer (e.g. FS Engineer TÜV) preferred.
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Proven experience leading safety studies and chairing HAZOP/LOPA sessions.
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Expertise in industrial gas systems (e.g. Ammonia, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen).
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Familiarity with ATEX/DSEAR regulations and IEC 60079.
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Knowledge of hazard/consequence modelling tools (e.g. Phast, Quadvent) and hazardous area classification.