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Costain Group PLC

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Chemical Engineering degree, knowledge of UK regulations (COMAH), risk management experience, and 3+ years in process safety, preferably in oil & gas or related sectors.
  • You will support design HSE work, ensure integration with other disciplines, approve designs, assist business development, respond to queries, and mentor colleagues.

Requirements

  • First degree in Chemical Engineering (Mandatory) with Masters in Chemical Engineering or Process Safety Management preferred.
  • Good knowledge of UK Regulatory environment including COMAH compliance
  • Experience of risk identification & management
  • Fire, explosion & toxic gas consequence modelling (preferably using PHAST)
  • Preparation of scopes of work for external consultants including QRA, Noise, Environmental Impact
  • Knowledge of environmental management and BAT assessment
  • Good understanding of tolerable risk criteria
  • Experience of Hazardous area classification and DSEAR
  • Basic understanding of Human Factors Management
  • Basic understanding of specifying Active and Passive Fire protection
  • Working towards Chartership
  • The candidate should have 3+ years’ experience in process contracting; preferably in the oil & gas sector (although chemicals and nuclear experience may also be applicable) with the majority of that time in Process/Process Safety/Technical Safety/Design HSE roles.
  • The candidate should ideally have experience of working on small to medium FEED and EPC/EPCM brownfield projects in the Onshore Oil & Gas or Energy Transition Sectors. Experience of other sectors for example water, nuclear, pharmaceuticals or offshore projects is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • To act as a project Design HSE Engineer on those projects which are assigned by the Chief Design HSE Engineer and to carry out Design HSE design work on such projects.
  • To work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary project delivery team, through proactive liaison with other disciplines and to ensure integration of Design HSE into the overall engineering design.
  • To be responsible for checking and approval of design work in accordance with Company Procedures when so authorised.
  • To support the business development and work winning departments and act as proposals Design HSE Engineer on proposals which are assigned by the Chief Design HSE Engineer and to carry out design work for such proposals.
  • To support Construction and Commissioning departments through responding to technical queries in a timely manner.
  • To report recommendations for improvements in organisational performance, policy and procedures and removal of constraints that are preventing performance.
  • To work collaboratively with and offer advice and support to colleagues including graduate engineers.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Process Safety Engineer at Costain?

The primary role of the Process Safety Engineer is to produce technical safety deliverables and undertake related activities across various industries, working within multi-disciplinary project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle, including concept studies, front end engineering design (FEED), and Detail Design/EPCm projects.

Where will the Process Safety Engineer be based?

The Process Safety Engineer will be based in either Costain's Manchester or Aberdeen office for a minimum of three days per week.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A first degree in Chemical Engineering is mandatory, with a preference for a Master's in Chemical Engineering or Process Safety Management. Additionally, candidates should have at least 3+ years of experience in process contracting, preferably in the oil & gas sector.

Is experience in specific industries preferred for this role?

Yes, candidates should ideally have experience in the oil & gas sector, and experience in sectors such as chemicals, nuclear, water, pharmaceuticals, or offshore projects is desirable but not essential.

What type of projects will the Process Safety Engineer work on?

The Process Safety Engineer will work on small to medium FEED and EPC/EPCM brownfield projects primarily in the Onshore Oil & Gas or Energy Transition Sectors.

Is there support for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role involves working towards Chartership, and there is a collaborative environment where graduates and other colleagues can offer advice and support.

What regulatory knowledge should the candidate have?

The candidate should have good knowledge of the UK Regulatory environment, including COMAH compliance and risk identification and management.

What tools or methodologies should the candidate be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with fire, explosion, and toxic gas consequence modeling (preferably using PHAST) and have a basic understanding of specifying Active and Passive Fire protection.

Are there opportunities for involvement in business development?

Yes, the Process Safety Engineer will support business development and work winning departments by acting as the proposals Design HSE Engineer on assigned proposals.

Does Costain offer support for candidates with disabilities?

Yes, as a Disability Confident employer, Costain offers interviews to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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Costain Group PLC

Improving people's lives through connected, sustainable infrastructure

Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1865
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Costain helps to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet thrive. We shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We are organised around our customers anticipating and solving their challenges and helping to improve performance. By bringing together our unique mix of construction, consulting and digital experts we engineer and deliver sustainable, efficient and practical solutions. Our ambition is to become a net zero business by 2035, while enhancing biodiversity and natural capital, and we have plans in place to deliver this. We are committed to procure responsibly and to be an inclusive and accessible business for all, enabling us to be our best while focusing on the outcomes that we deliver for people and planet. At Costain, we have a vibrant, challenging and growing business – an environment that provides tremendous opportunities for everybody. We're looking for curious, collaborative and courageous people who'll help transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. For more information about our careers go to www.costain.com/careersToday, we employ around 3,500 people and are one of the nation’s Top 100 Most Admired companies and have been named in the Times Top Employers for Women 2021.Costain helps to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet thrive. We shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We are organised around our customers anticipating and solving their challenges and helping to improve performance. By bringing together our unique mix of construction, consulting and digital experts we engineer and deliver sustainable, efficient and practical solutions. Our ambition is to become a net zero business by 2035, while enhancing biodiversity and natural capital, and we have plans in place to deliver this. We are committed to procure responsibly and to be an inclusive and accessible business for all, enabling us to be our best while focusing on the outcomes that we deliver for people and planet. At Costain, we have a vibrant, challenging and growing business – an environment that provides tremendous opportunities for everybody. We're looking for curious, collaborative and courageous people who'll help transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. For more information about our careers go to www.costain.com/careers Today, we employ around 3,500 people and are one of the nation’s Top 100 Most Admired companies and have been named in the Times Top Employers for Women 2021.