Runcorn MCP Limited is a 50/50 joint venture between Vynova (Part of the International Chemical INvestors Group (ICIG) and Inovyn (Part of the INEOS Group)) which operates a state-of-the-art membrane electrolysis plant for the production of chlorine, caustic soda and hydrogen. The plant is one of the largest cellrooms in Europe and is located at the Runcorn Site in Cheshire.
Job Purpose
The post holder will lead and deliver process engineering requirements with a particular focus on process safety to manage and minimise risk to people, the environment and the business from the manufacture and storage of large quantities of hazardous chemicals.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
- Work with the UK regulators on major hazard issues (especially COMAH) in order to maintain our licence to operate
- Be the key point of contact with the EA in ensuring we comply with the requirements of the Environmental Permitting Regulations
- Identify and drive process safety improvements within Runcorn MCP Ltd including alarm management
- Ensure that all human factors are robustly audited in order to ensure the risks are minimised.
- Represent Runcorn MCP Ltd as part of the CIA Chlorine Network Group to ensuring sharing of best practice
- Assess the impact of changes to our operations, both permanent and temporary, to ensure lowest possible risk
- Work with the JV businesses to ensure a consistent approach in Process Safety Management procedures
- Plan and oversee the Emergency Exercise program for the MAH scenarios on MCP
Key skills and knowledge required
- A Chartered Chemical Engineer with significant engineering experience of major hazards operations
- A strong set of Process Safety engineering skills, such as, Hazard Study Leader, Hazard Analysis (Faut & Event tree), Bow-tie, dispersion modelling, human factors assessments, LOPA and SIL Assessments
- Previous experience in the development and review of Safety Reports in line with the COMAH 2015 regs
- Previous experience in working with the Competent Authorities (HSE & EA)
- Strong leadership skills and able to coach and influence at all levels
- Extensive understanding of relevant legislation and standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Technical problem solving
- Process Engineering standards
- Concern for standards
- Thoroughness and accuracy
This is a direct recruitment. Applications will not be accepted via employment agencies.