Process safety engineer

Role Duration

Permanent

Location      

Grangemouth

about the role

Define and deliver process safety support and studies in line with INEOS business demands and recommend proposals to improve process safety performance and meet regulatory/compliance requirements.

What does the day to day look like?

• Provides process safety related technical competence and guidance to the FPS South assets including the Kinneil Terminal; PLPG/ RLPG gas storage and loading; Dalmeny and hound point crude oil storage and loading.
• Develops and implements management strategies for non-compliance with legislative practices by identifying gaps and agreeing (with the Asset management) work programs to address and mitigate such gaps.
• Leads the planning and implementation of the local Process Hazards Analysis programs including chairing PHAs and/or identifying appropriate resource to chair.
• Leads/ participates LOPAs (Level of Protection Analysis) reviews (in response to Asset or Project demand).
• Leads Safety Engineering Reviews, PHSERs and pre start up safety reviews in response to Asset or Project demand.
• Supports the development and maintenance of the site wide QRAs to form basis of COMAH submissions.
• Develops, maintains and conducts trend analysis on leading / lagging process safety KPIs to influence the process safety improvement plans.
• Audits asset compliance with the plant modification system and identifies areas for improvement
• Coaches/mentors less experienced engineers to ensure process safety issues are addressed as part of design and operational processes.
• Manages the review and update of the local area COMAH reports to meet legislative requirements
• Provides input to the site COMAH establishment report as required.
• Ensure, along with the other members of the Process safety network, that a full range of process safety related skills are available to the complex and that gaps/training/resource needs are identified as required.
• Leads root cause investigations for process safety related incidents making considered recommendations to Asset management, addressing both immediate and underlying systems causes. 
• Regularly reviews the status of process safety information and identifies gaps and develops improvement plans.
• Developing and maintaining the asset register of Safety Critical Tasks (SCTs)
• Leads the planning and implementation of Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) for high priority SCTs
• The role requires excellent technical leadership skills as well as interpersonal skills and post holders must be capable of using these skills to assist in teams reaching a consensus decision.
• Must be capable of influencing at all levels in the organization, (senior management to operating/ maintenance technicians) and including explaining engineering decisions and rationale.
• The post holder would be expected to have the skills and experience necessary to be part of the Grangemouth complex Process Safety Network and to contribute to this network on behalf of the Asset they represent
• Participation in the site incident management team may be required of the role holder.

what do I need?

• Preferably a chartered chemical engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience in petrochemical, midstream, oil and gas or refinery operations.  This experience should be wide ranging and some experience of projects, design and operating environments is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to create relationships with stakeholders and 3rd party specialists.
• Strong technical skills – specifically in process safety area.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complicated systems and regulations.
• Risk assessment skills – knowledge of specific tools required and ability to interpret results
• Good knowledge of human factors influence on process safety and current industry best practices.

About us

When you join us at FPS, you are part of a much larger family. INEOS is a truly global company, with a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from petrochemicals and healthcare to consumer brands and sports interests. Our products touch and enhance every aspect of modern life.

The Forties Pipeline System (FPS) plays a key role in safely and reliably transporting hydrocarbons from the central North Sea, onshore for processing.

We pride ourselves in offering a working environment that is friendly and welcoming. We will give you the support and space to develop yourself, feel empowered and to have a fulfilling professional career with us.

We are constantly striving for operational excellence, whether improving the energy efficiency of our plants, developing new ways of working or delivering on our net zero commitments. We like to push the boundaries and challenge conventional thinking.

Sustainability is fundamental to everything we do. Our business is already underpinning the journey and transition to a low-carbon future across Scotland and the UK. More information on our latest Environmental Public statement can be found here.

So; if you share our vision for a sustainable future, if you possess the skills and competencies to help deliver our net zero road map and if you want to be a part of the remarkable next step in the development of our business, we’d like to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with a 34 days holidays per year (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive salary and a discretionary business bonus scheme (opportunity of up to 20%).

We have a range of benefits available including a generous contributory pension scheme, holiday purchase scheme, gym facilities/ gym membership, enhanced maternity/ paternity leave, salary sacrifice car leasing, life assurance and an employee assistance programme which includes mental and physical wellbeing, financial and legal advice and support.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining INEOS FPS.  If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact opportunities.uk@ineos.com.

what happens now?

Application Process

All applications should be made on line and interested candidates should submit their CV via our website.

Pre-screen

Applicants with a successful CV may be invited to an online MS Teams or telephone call to further discuss the role, the organisation and your suitability.

Formal Interview

Successful applicants will be invited to face to face interview, which will consist of behavioural and technical questions. For some roles the recruitment process may also include technical testing, behaviour questionnaires and/ or a delivering a presentation.

Pre-employment process

Before commencing work with Ineos FPS you will need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a pre-employment medical, employment history reference and qualification verification check. Some roles may also require a criminality check.