25 May, 2026

Process Safety Engineer

Job Description

What does the day to day look like?
  • Provides process safety related technical competence and guidance to the FPS South assets including the Kinneil Terminal; PLPG/ RLPG gas storage and loading; Dalmeny and hound point crude oil storage and loading.
  • Develops and implements management strategies for non compliance with legislative practices by identifying gaps and agreeing (with the Asset Management) work programmes to address and mitigate such gaps.
  • Leads the planning and implementation of the local Process Hazards Analysis programmes, including chairing PHAs and/or identifying appropriate resource to chair.
  • Leads or participates in LOPAs (Level of Protection Analysis) reviews (in response to asset or project demand).
  • Leads Safety Engineering Reviews, PHSERs and pre startup safety reviews in response to asset or project demand.
  • Supports the development and maintenance of the site wide QRAs to form the basis of COMAH submissions.
  • Develops, maintains and conducts trend analysis on leading/lagging process safety KPIs to influence the process safety improvement plans.
  • Audits asset compliance with the plant modification system and identifies areas for improvement.
  • Coaches/mentors less experienced engineers to ensure process safety issues are addressed as part of design and operational processes.
  • Manages the review and update of the local area COMAH reports to meet legislative requirements.
  • Provides input to the site COMAH establishment report as required.
  • Ensures, along with the other members of the Process Safety Network, that a full range of process safety related skills are available to the complex and that gaps/training/resource needs are identified as required.
  • Leads root cause investigations for process safety related incidents, making considered recommendations to asset management and addressing both immediate and underlying systems causes.
  • Regularly reviews the status of process safety information and identifies gaps and develops improvement plans.
  • Develops and maintains the asset register of Safety Critical Tasks (SCTs).
  • Leads the planning and implementation of Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) for high priority SCTs.
  • Provides excellent technical leadership skills and interpersonal skills to assist teams in reaching consensus decisions.
  • Can influence at all levels in the organization, from senior management to operating/maintenance technicians, explaining engineering decisions and rationale.
  • Is expected to have the skills and experience necessary to be part of the Grangemouth complex Process Safety Network and to contribute on behalf of the asset they represent.
  • May participate in the site incident management team.
What do I need?
  • A chartered chemical engineer (minimum 5 years experience) in petrochemical, midstream, oil and gas or refinery operations, with broad experience in projects, design and operating environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and third party specialists.
  • Strong technical skills, specifically in the process safety area.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complicated systems and regulations.
  • Risk assessment skills - knowledge of specific tools required and the ability to interpret results.
  • Good knowledge of human factors influencing process safety and current industry best practices.
What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days holidays per year (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive salary and a discretionary business bonus scheme (opportunity of up to 20%).

We have a range of benefits available including a generous contributory pension scheme, holiday purchase scheme, gym facilities/ gym membership, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, salary sacrifice car leasing, life assurance and an employee assistance programme which includes mental and physical wellbeing, financial and legal advice and support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining INEOS FPS. If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact .


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