Process Safety Manager
- Leeds
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement business-wide, the Brenntag Process Safety Management framework and ensure compliance with COMAH and other relevant regulations.
- Support the site teams in implementing an AIPS integrated system regarding their organisation and the maturity level of each pillar of the AIPS system that Brenntag has adopted (CCPS)
- Support site teams in preparing, implementing and tracking action plans to enhance the AIPS maturity level of the sites
- Lead on process safety, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and drive continuous improvement in process safety performance, fostering a proactive safety culture across operations
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with COMAH safety reporting requirements
- Lead on PHAs, HAZOPs, LOPA, SIL assessments, and other hazard identification studies, for new and existing processes
- Define and maintain Chemical and Operational Bases of Safety such as Fire & Explosion Prevention strategies
- Lead the preparation and submission of Safety Reports required under COMAH regulations.
- Working with the Brenntag Process Engineer and Projects team, provide support and guidance on process design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
- Conduct and oversee process safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
- Develop and approve safe systems of work, ensuring adherence to process safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with DSEAR, ATEX, PUWER, and functional safety regulations.
- Actively contribute to improving the AIPS competence at all levels of the organisation within the region.
- Develop and implement process safety training programs to strengthen awareness and capability.
- Analyse process safety performance data, driving improvements and corrective actions.
- Facilitate the process of experience sharing across the sites
- Stay abreast of industry best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory updates.
- Health & Safety: Comply and promote all statutory and company safety policies and instigate work practices, which results in a safe and healthy workplace.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Key Interfaces: Senior Management Team, LMSOs, Tollgates, EMEA QSHE Team
- Extensive experience in process safety management within COMAH-regulated business preferably with a multi-sited organisation.
- Strong expertise in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, DSEAR, ATEX, PUWER, and functional safety standards.
- Knowledge of CCPS system, Preventive and predictive maintenance standards (e.g., API 580/581, EEMUA), Consequence modelling tools (e.g., PHAST, ALOHA) and its application in emergency preparedness
- Strong knowledge of process safety regulations, codes, and standards.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing process safety management policies, standards and procedures
- Proven ability to lead and develop to improve Process Safety Knowledge and competence at all levels within the organisation
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in risk mitigation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A natural leader, coach and team builder with exceptional interpersonal skills who enjoys developing and leading others to improve their performance.
- A relevant technical degree (ideally in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering) with strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- A higher additional process safety related qualification (e.g. MSc) would be a distinct advantage.
- Chartered Engineer status with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IChemE/IMechE/EI).