Process Safety Engineer

Based at our site in Cramlington, Northumberland, the Process Safety Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the safety of our process operations on plant.

Reporting to the Process Safety Manager, you will actively participate in and track hazard reviews and process safety risk assessments, providing expert technical input and practical guidance to support safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

This is a full-time, site-based position working Monday to Friday.

• Support compliance with Control of Major Accident Hazards 2015 (COMAH) Regulations, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), ATEX and the process safety management system. updating of sections of the COMAH Safety Report.
• Supporting the major accident hazard identification and risk assessment processes, including the Haz 0-7 study processes and others where appropriate, e.g. Quantative Risk Assessment (QRA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Integrity Levels (SIL), Occupied Buildings Risk Assessment (OBRA) etc.
• Process safety risk assessment input, which may involve contributing to the selection, installation and operation of equipment, inspection / maintenance considerations.
• Monitor compliance with the site Hazardous Substance Consent (HSC) in terms of substance volume tracking.
• Review and development of process safety relevant procedures and contribution to the creation/revision of other procedures as required.
• Input into site emergency response arrangements, in particular, emergency response 'pre-plans'.
• Involvement in the preparation and revision of permitting / licence documentation relevant to process safety such as the COMAH safety report, aspects of the EPR permit and hazardous substances consent issues, monitoring of improvement actions arising,
• Preparation for interventions with regulatory authorities such as HSE, Local Authority and EA as required.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and investigations as required.

• Represent EHS at engineering handovers and modification reviews, participating in design reviews on engineering flow diagrams.
• Investigate issues & topics, prepare and present investigation reports and suggest possible actions.

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline eg chemical / process engineering (chartered membership of a relevant institution desirable).
• Safety qualification desirable, eg NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma (having or willing to work towards process safety qualification)
• Demonstratable experience in a manufacturing/production environment is desirable.
• Understanding and appreciation of major accident legislation such as COMAH, with ability contribute to major accident hazard identification and risk assessment processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and help develop practical and proportionate solutions to process safety issues.
• Prioritisation and time-management skills to balance active and reactive workloads.

We also require candidates to be competent with IT systems, and in particular Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first class science and service to our customers every day.

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.