Process Safety Officer Job in Preston, North West UK

Our client a specialist manufacturer and part of a global company is seeking a Process Safety Officer to join their team in the Preston area.

Duties:-

* Improving compliance with EHS legislation and reducing EHS risks to the business and individuals
* Maintaining a professional competent approach to the management of EHS
* Manage and drive site HAZOP programme
* Undertake SIL assessments and drive improvements
* Manage site compliance with DSEAR
* Support Managers in Major Projects processes by providing legal and practical advice and
driving compliance with internal procedures
* Manage the site COMAH Management plan and develop systems/procedures to ensure compliance with all elements of COMAH including Process Safety Performance Indicators, Ageing Plant and Process Alarms
* Provide support to the control of chemical exposure scenarios through improved process design
* Support the training relating to Major Incident control management

Skills Experience:-

* NEBOSH Certificate
* Strong awareness of chemical process regulation ie. DSEAR, COMAH
* SIL Assessment
* HAZOP
* Experience of developing/delivering improvement programmes
* Strong communication skills
* Project management/leading teams experience desirable
* Experience of working in an EHS related role and manufacturing/process environment

Hours 8.30-5pm 37.5 + benefits to include 23 days holiday, pension etc..