Process Safety Engineer

Job Description

We invite you to bring your skills within Safety Engineering and Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) and Fire- and Explosions Risk Assessments (FERA) into play as you contribute to safe and innovative design solutions in the forefront of the Green Energy transition. To succeed in this role you must have solid technical background within Process Safety Engineering and execution of QRAs/FERAs from the Energy sector.

You will join our Energy Transition Department

As our new Principal Process Safety Engineer you will be part of a strong team of 30+ staff consisting of multidiscipline engineers and project managers in UK. You will also be part of the global process safety team consisting of 30+ Safety Engineers. You will be working close together with colleagues in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, UK, Germany and India. The team is a good mix of younger and more experienced colleagues. We are involved in interesting, challenging and varied projects to deliver in the near future within the Green Energy transition, including the transition to greener fuels such as hydrogen, methanol and ammonia and electrification of industrial heat.

The focus areas for this role are onshore facilities within Power-to-X technologies and industrial decarbonisation. The projects are mostly situated in northern Europe, but also in other parts of the world. Through design, engineering and consultancy services, we cover all safety aspects of the projects in different phases including concept and feasibility studies, detailed engineering, owners engineering and permitting.

Our core competences are: HSE management/risk management during the engineering stages of projects and permitting stages with risk identification (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and Design Reviews, dialogue with authorities), risk assessment (QRA/FERA) and risk reduction (ALARP).

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include;

• Leading and coordinating the required risk and safety studies to be performed in order to apply for permitting for the project in the relevant locations, eg UK
• Preparing safety documentation during engineering of projects (process/technical safety)
• Leading safety workshops on projects (including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA workshops)
• Evaluating risk and risk reducing measures according to the ALARP principle on projects
• Performing, leading, and coordinating work for quantitative risk assessments (QRA) and fire- and explosions risk assessments (FERA) using QRA software (PHAST/SAFETI or TNO effects)
• Building capabilities and guidelines, tools and templates for dispersion modelling and fire/explosion modelling using commercial CFD-software (FLACS/InFlux) in context of quantitative risk assessments (QRA) and fire- and explosions risk assessments (FERA)
• Providing process engineering support to Power-to-X and industrial decarbonisation projects.
• Providing project management support to small scale consultancy projects.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Engineering degree in Process/Chemical engineering .
• Relevant experience as Process or Process Safety Engineer from Energy sector
• Knowledge of legislation framework for major accident hazards (e.g. Seveso-directive and COMAH-directive)
• Experience in context of dialogue with Authorities (e.g. HSE in UK, DSB in Norway and equivalent)
• Experience with safety documentation during engineering of projects (e.g. safety philosophies, HAZID and HAZOP)
• Experience with performing, leading and coordinating work for quantitative risk assessments (QRA) and fire- and explosions risk assessments (FERA)
• Experience with relevant QRA software (e.g. DNV PHAST/SAFETI, Shell FRED, or Gexcon Effects/Risk Curves)
• Have a good understanding of the heat transfer, fluid mechanics and general process design
• Have a good understanding of mathematical modelling of physical phenomena (e.g. fire and explosion scenarios) and frequency modelling (e.g. event-tree analysis)
• Excellent English skills

Furthermore, it is beneficial with:

• Experience with dispersion modelling and fire/explosion modelling using commercial CFD-software (e.g. Gexcon FLACS and Insight Numerics InFlux.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: detail-oriented, self-driven, pro-active and result-oriented. You want to create innovative solutions and are an analytical talent who knows that the devil is in the details.

• You like challenges and thrive in developing and creating added value to the work that you do and want to contribute to setting the standard for safety within design solutions in the forefront of the Green Energy transition. With this mindset, you take on safety related tasks, challenges and responsibilities in projects and you can work within different areas, from onshore facilities.
• You are an excellent team worker with good communication skills as you will be working together with clients and colleagues.

Welcome to our Energy division

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the Green Transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,581 experts in 15 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,700 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work. 

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. Applications will be evaluated and interviews taken continuously, so send your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

Deadline: 30th of October, 2024.

Additional Information

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