Job Details
Posted 28 April, 2026
Job Id: 627532
Process Safety Specialist
Job Description
Full time l 12 months contract
A major capital project in the life sciences sector is seeking an experienced Process Safety Specialist to support safe commissioning and execution across a complex and highly regulated environment. You will play a central role in risk analysis, process safety leadership and incident management while working closely with system owners and commissioning teams.
The Role
You will take a leading role in process safety activities and drive clarity, structure and safe work practices throughout the project.
Key responsibilities include
- Leading risk analysis for high risk activities and working with system owners to establish clear method statements
- Facilitating structured risk workshops including HAZID sessions and HAZOP sessions
- Acting as safety lead on system walks and pre startup safety reviews during commissioning
- Conducting incident investigations and supporting continuous improvement
- Contributing to a strong safety culture through clear communication and structured facilitation
What You Bring
- Five plus years of experience in technical or process safety within highly regulated and high risk industries such as life sciences energy or oil and gas
- Strong understanding of barrier management and preferably bow tie methodology
- Background covering operations design construction and commissioning on large scale projects
- Experience as a lead incident investigator
- A naturally structured communicator and facilitator with strong stakeholder skills
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