Senior Process Safety Engineer

Start your career as a Senior Process Safety Engineer at Vopak and be responsible for  developing and implementing safety management programs, conducting hazard analyses, and providing technical expertise to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards. You will utilize a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to develop, implement, and maintain process safety programs, providing governance and continuous improvement to our Process Safety Management (PSM) system. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as the Major Hazard Installations (MHI) Regulations. You will also be responsible for providing support and guidance to improve operational and SHE performance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Senior Process Safety Engineer at Vopak.

What will you do as a Senior Process Safety Engineer?

As a Senior Process Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with industrial processes to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will drive and support terminals in complying with the Process Safety Management (PSM) system as per Singapore's Major Hazard Installation (MHI) regulations, and provide guidance on adherence to the organization's Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Management Systems and corporate standards, while also supporting terminals in improving process and personnel safety management.

What do we offer you?

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

• Various growth opportunities

What do we expect from you as a Senior Process Safety Engineer?

• Minimum 8 years working experience in the oil, gas or petrochemical industry or familiarity with process safety management

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in process safety, with a strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety systems

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline such as Chemical Engineering / Safety Engineering / Safety, Health & Environmental related courses 

• Expertise in process hazard analysis techniques, consequence modeling software (e.g., Phast,), and other relevant safety tools

• In-depth knowledge of relevant process safety regulations, codes, and industry standards

• Experience with process safety management (PSM) systems and relevant industry standards (e.g., OSHA PSM, API standards)

• Proficiency in conducting hazard analyses, such as HAZOP, LOPA, and fault tree analysis

• Excellent fluency in spoken and written English

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex safety issues, communication and interpersonal, ability to work independently and as part of a team

Your core responsibilities are:

• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies, and participate in audits and inspections 

• Fluent with MOM's safety acts and regulations

• Ensure governance of the Safety Case process by implementing and communicating the framework

• Maintain the terminals Safety Case, lead the submission & attain approval including facilitating Revision Plans (RPs) inclusion and following through on the closure of the Intervention Plans (IPs)

• Support process safety aspects in projects and commercial enquiries, when required

• Support and guide terminal teams to improve SHE performance to meet the organizations objectives

• Design and implement safety systems, procedures, and protocols to prevent incidents and ensure compliance with safety regulations

• Provide technical expertise to various stakeholders, including management, engineering, and operations teams, on process safety issues

• Assist the SHE Manager to verify terminals' compliance with process and personnel safety legal and corporate requirements

• Support and guide terminal teams to improve SHE performance to meet the organizations objectives

• Analyzing incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions

• Conduct and lead process hazard analyses (PHAs) such as HAZOP, LOPA, and QRA to identify potential hazards and assess risks associated with industrial processes

• Ensure risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) 

• Develop mitigation strategies, implement mitigation measures

• Identifying opportunities for process safety improvements and implementing best practices to enhance the overall safety performance of the organization

• Developing and delivering training programs on process safety procedures and best practices

Want to start as a Senior Process Safety Engineer at Vopak?

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This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may cover other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will be awarded a local employment contract.