Process Safety Engineer

at  2M Group of Companies

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER WITH A STRONG BACKGROUND IN PROCESS

safety and compliance within the chemical or related industries?
The 2M Group of Companies is looking for a dedicated and skilled Process Safety Engineer to join
our engineering team. This role is critical in ensuring we maintain high process safety standards
across our operations, while providing support to our Group SHE Manager on regulatory
compliance matters, particularly those related to COMAH. The position can be based in North
West (Liverpool/Runcorn), Teesside, or Milton Keynes, with travel required to other UK and
European locations. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise required to support the
SHE team in process safety compliance, while contributing to engineering projects and ensuring
safe and compliant operations across the company.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• AutoCAD Experience: Ability to create and interpret P&IDs and PFDs.
• Industry Experience: Prior work in hazardous gas industries (e.g., chlorine) or

industries with stringent safety requirements (personal care, food, etc.).

• Project Management: Experience in overseeing process improvement projects.

A BIT ABOUT US…

The 2M Group of Companies is a market leader in chemical distribution, delivering chemistry-
based solutions that improve lives. With a strong commitment to sustainability and net-zero
objectives, we are actively transitioning towards a bio-based future. We are dedicated to
reducing our environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable world. Operating in
over 90 countries, we are committed to innovation and safety, and we encourage our team to
drive forward-thinking solutions that align with our values of sustainability and excellence

and other regulatory requirements.

• Regulatory Collaboration: Work closely with the Group SHE Manager to suppor

Work with the SHE team to address functional safety requirements across all sites.

• Process Improvement Initiatives: Lead process safety improvement initiatives acros

• Process Safety Support: Provide technical expertise in process safety to the Group SHE
  Manager and broader engineering team. Assist in maintaining compliance with COMAH

and other regulatory requirements.

• Regulatory Collaboration: Work closely with the Group SHE Manager to support

communication and interactions with regulatory bodies such as the HSE and EA. Ensure
the timely completion of actions arising from regulatory inspections and audits, as

directed by the SHE team.

• Process Safety Management: Lead process safety reviews and assessments such as

HAZOP, LOPA, and functional safety assessments in collaboration with the engineering
and SHE teams. Ensure that safety management systems are implemented and

maintained.

• Action Plan Implementation: Collaborate with the Group SHE Manager in developing and

executing SMART action plans for addressing process safety issues identified during

inspections and internal audits. Provide updates on progress and outcomes.

• Functional Safety & Compliance: Ensure that process safety systems, including Safety

Instrumented Systems (SIS), comply with BS EN 61508 and other relevant standards.

Work with the SHE team to address functional safety requirements across all sites.

• Process Improvement Initiatives: Lead process safety improvement initiatives across

multiple sites, ensuring safe design and operation of equipment. Work on cross-

functional projects to improve safety while enhancing operational efficiency.

• Sustainability Improvements: Support the company’s sustainability initiatives by

contributing to the development and improvement of processes that reduce
environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency, and facilitate the transition to bio-
based operations. Work on projects aimed at supporting net-zero goals and minimizing
the carbon footprint of operations across sites.