Process Safety Engineer

Are you a seasoned Process Safety Engineer ready to make a significant impact in the oil and gas industry? Join our client’s dynamic Process Safety Team based in Norwich, UK, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding operations across the Southern North Sea.

This position offers the challenge of managing and facilitating a variety of critical process safety studies and risk assessments—such as HAZOP, LOPA, FERA, and QRA—ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance are met. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy technical problem-solving, and want to contribute directly to managing safety risks offshore and onshore, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Required Skills

• Strong process engineering background with at least 8 years’ experience in process and process safety engineering, preferably within the oil and gas sector
• In-depth knowledge of process safety risk assessment methodologies, including FERA, FTA, HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, ORA, and QRA
• Expertise in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and functional safety standards, particularly IEC 61511
• Proven experience in LOPA facilitation, SIL determination, SIF design, and SIL verification
• Proficiency with process simulation tools such as Hysys (or equivalent); knowledge of Olga highly advantageous
• Familiarity with consequence modelling tools; Phast experience is a plus (training available)
• Ability to provide sound engineering solutions to close risk gaps in line with health, safety, environmental legislation, and company standards
• Solid experience with Management of Change (MOC) processes, incident investigations, and safety-critical task analysis
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills to support early-career engineers and graduates

Nice to Have Skills

• Functional Safety Engineer (FS Eng) certification or equivalent (e.g., TÜV, Exida)
• Working knowledge of Safety Case Regulations and COMAH requirements
• Experience in Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of plant operations
• Operational experience in hazardous areas and hazardous area classification updates per EI15
• Familiarity with offshore safety training certifications such as BOSIET/FOET, MIST, CA-EBS, and Offshore Medical

Preferred Education and Experience

• MEng degree in Chemical and/or Process Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is desirable but not essential
• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience, ideally within major hazard facilities or oil and gas operations

Other Requirements

• TÜV certification is essential for this role
• Must reside within the UK and have full rights to work in the UK
• Willingness to travel regularly to both onshore and offshore sites as part of your duties

Take the lead in shaping the future of process safety, where your expertise will protect people, assets, and the environment. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement, apply now and explore how you can make your mark.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.