Process Safety Engineer

Remote / Home based

The OPA are looking to appoint a Process Safety Engineer on a 2-year FTC (fixed term contract) to provide process safety and risk management support. With a strong emphasis on DSEAR technical input to the Functional/Line Managers within OPA and wider Defence, through the application of risk management tools, provision of process safety advice, and the development of DSEAR assessments, to industry standards, by implementing or participating in the hazardous area classification of sites, assets, and/or infrastructure.

The successful candidate will need to participate in site visits, processes, and workshops, to improve compliance to DSEAR legislation and relevant good practice. The job will require the post holder to build strong positive and creditable working relationships with all stakeholders, including particular emphasis with the OMCs, (Operations Maintenance Coordinators), Fuel Depot Managers, Operations & Engineering functions, in addition to Defence partners, such as DIO (Defence Infrastructure Organisation). The ability to liaise with people of differing levels both externally and internally ranging from the Competent Authority (HSE/EA/SEPA), OPA Management and Leadership Teams to wider Defence and site operatives is essential.

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