Process Safety Specialist
Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.
The Process Safety Specialist role requires expert knowledge of process safety in a high hazard environment and will have a good working knowledge of UK regulations, including the Explosives Regulations 2014 (ER 2014), Control of Major Accident Hazards 2015 (COMAH) and The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).
The responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):
* Support the business to ensure that our manufacturing and design processes meet the stringent safety requirements set out by UK legislation, specifically the explosive regulations and DSEAR.
* Promote a positive safety culture across the organisation, encouraging the raising of near misses and promoting continuous improvements in safety practices.
* Conduct risk assessments specific to high hazard operations (HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, FMEA).
* Lead investigations into process safety incidents involving energetic materials, producing thorough reports and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.
* Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of high hazard operations, identifying risks and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
* Implement Chemring Group Process Safety Management (PSM) Standards locally at our site.
* Support the development and testing of emergency response plans for high hazard scenarios.
* Liaise with regulatory authorities (HSE, EA) and other external stakeholders to ensure adherence to safety regulations and best practices in explosive management.
* Such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time as directed by the Head of HSE.
Process Safety Specialist Specification:
* Right to live and work in the UK.
* HND/HNC or equivalent in Chemistry, Engineering, Reliability, Human Factors.
* Experience of undertaking/leading PHA Studies, HAZOP studies etc.
* Experience of working in a high hazard industry.
* Experience of undertaking quantitative and qualitative risk assessments.
* IT skills.
* Knowledge of implementation of MAH legislation.
* Experience of working with external regulators/agencies.
* Process Safety Management.
This role will be worked over a 4.5 day week; Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:45 and Friday 08:00 – 12:30. Flexibility in this role is critical to the success of supporting the team.
About Chemring Countermeasures
Chemring Countermeasures has a culture built on our values of Safety, Excellence and Innovation. We continue our investment in the very best people to contribute to our delivery of highly reliable solutions. We are seeking individuals who are not only of the highest calibre for today’s business but have the capability to perform at even higher standards to meet the needs of tomorrow’s threats facing our armed forces.
We have more than 50 years’ experience at the forefront of Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) expendable decoy research, design and manufacture, we operate at the leading edge of expendable countermeasure technology.
What is offered:
* We actively encourage an open and collaborative culture across our site through the recognised suggestion scheme and reward and recognition scheme.
* 5.5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
* A generous pension scheme.
* Share save scheme.
* Holiday buying and selling scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes dietary advice, wellbeing initiatives, family matters and counselling support.
* We hold annual social events.
* Cultural days.
* Free on-site parking.
* Podiatrist.
* Weekly fruit baskets.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom.
If this position is of interest, please contact our Recruitment Team with an up-to-date CV.
Please note: We do not engage with recruitment agencies. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative inquiries or CVs. Should we wish to collaborate with agencies, we will initiate contact accordingly.
Reference ID: 24R0070
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