Process Safety Engineer (M/F)

📜 Context

As part of strengthening the Process Safety team of an industrial site located in Geneva, Switzerland, we are looking for a Process Safety Engineer (M/F) to contribute to the management of risks related to chemical processes and the safety of industrial operations.

Reporting to the HSE / Process Safety Department, you will work in a demanding industrial environment and provide technical support to the Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Your role will focus on preventing major accidents, compliance with applicable standards and regulations, and continuous improvement of the site's process safety performance.

📌 Your Role

As a Process Safety Engineer, you will act as a technical expert on all matters related to process safety.

You will contribute to the identification, evaluation, and management of process risks for existing installations, technical modifications, and new projects.

You will work in close collaboration with the EHS, Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams, as well as with external stakeholders and local authorities when necessary.

Your Missions

🎯 Responsibilities

🔹 Process Risk Analysis
• Conduct and update process risk analyses, including HAZOP, What-If, and LOPA studies.
• Identify potential risk scenarios and recommend appropriate prevention and protection measures.
• Contribute to safety studies for existing installations and new projects.

🔹 Thermal Safety & Technical Analysis
• Interpret the results of thermal safety tests such as DSC, C80, and RC1.
• Identify concrete solutions for managing risks related to chemical reactions and industrial processes.
• Analyze complex technical data and formulate clear recommendations.

🔹 Engineering & Industrial Projects
• Participate in design reviews of industrial equipment and installations.
• Contribute to investment projects and installation modifications from a process safety perspective.
• Ensure that safety requirements are taken into account throughout the design process.

🔹 Management of Change & Compliance
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Evaluate the process safety impact of technical modifications and verify their compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of process safety standards in accordance with the company's EHS policy.

🔹 Operations & Maintenance Support
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams on process safety matters.
• Offer your expertise on topics such as inerting, pressures, temperatures, and chemical compatibilities.
• Assist teams in implementing good process safety practices.

🔹 Audits, Regulations & Safety Studies
• Participate in regulatory compliance audits and inspections.
• Contribute to Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), explosion protection studies, and other safety evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable process safety standards and regulations.

🔹 Training & Awareness
• Train and raise awareness among personnel on process safety principles and best practices.
• Promote a strong process safety culture on site.
• Communicate regulatory and technical requirements to relevant stakeholders.

Your Skills

💼 Your Profile

• Engineering degree or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process safety within a chemical or pharmaceutical industrial environment.
• Proven experience in conducting process safety studies.
• Proficiency in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and ATEX methodologies.
• Good knowledge of international process safety standards such as API, CCPS, IEC 61511, and SEVESO.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical information.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Team spirit, proactivity, and autonomy.
• Fluent French and good technical English, particularly for reading and writing international HSE documents.

Benefits

🏆 Job Conditions

• 📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• 🕒 Activity Rate: 100%
• 📅 Start Date: Flexible, to be agreed upon

⚠️ This position is open to candidates of Swiss or European (EU/EFTA) nationality, or holders of a valid work permit for Switzerland.

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