​Process Safety Engineer Berkshire

​Process Safety Engineer

Process Safety Engineers develop and implement safety systems that reduce the risk of hazardous incidents in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing. They ensure that operations involving flammable, reactive, or toxic materials are designed and maintained with risk mitigation at the forefront.

Key tasks include:

• Conducting hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) – Identifying process risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

• Designing safety systems and controls – Including pressure relief devices, containment measures, and emergency shutdown protocols.

• Performing risk assessments – Such as SIL (Safety Integrity Level) analysis, LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), and DSEAR/ATEX compliance reviews.

• Supporting process design – Working with engineers and chemists to incorporate safety into new equipment or scale-up plans.

• Investigating incidents and near misses – Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventative actions (CAPAs).

A strong background in chemical engineering and regulatory frameworks (HSE, OSHA, COMAH) is essential for this role.

Berkshire

The Royal County of Berkshire is a county in south east England to the west of London.    Major towns in Berkshire include Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury and Windsor.  The area along Thames Valley or M4 corridor which includes Reading, Bracknell and Newbury has the highest concentration of technology companies in the UK, the county is also home to numerous pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences companies ranging from start-ups to global corporations.   For sports fans Berkshire is home to Reading town FC, London Irish RC and several famous race courses including Windsor, Newbury, Marlow and Ascot, the latter hosting the world famous Royal Meeting in June each year.

Famous people born in Berkshire:  Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Ricky Gervais, comedian