FELLING, GATESHEAD, TYNE & WEAR NE10

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualified in engineering, chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in industry, preferably in process safety or related disciplines.
• Experience in process safety disciplines, e.g. hazard studies (HAZOP), functional safety, ATEX/DSEAR, risk assessment techniques such as LOPA, occupied buildings risk assessment
• Good understanding of major accident hazards legislation (COMAH/Seveso)

JOB PURPOSE

Your role will be to support the maintenance and development of site safety standards with specific reference to process safety for our coatings manufacturing operation in Felling.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with colleagues across functions to ensure that all process changes are appropriately assessed prior to implementation.
• Prepare & revise the site’s COMAH safety report & any modification reports.
• Support the team with regulatory compliance and the relationship with regulators (HSE and EA)
• Evaluate new process operation/equipment requirements.
• Ensure that engineering projects are designed to guarantee safe & efficient running.
• Provide technical expertise covering functional safety, risk quantification & hazardous area management.
• Identify the process safety implications of any new business through hazard studies & risk assessment.
• Ensure that SOP/HSE rules are applied.
• Investigate process safety incidents.

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Great Pension – Employee contribution up to 6% pcm and Employer contribution up to 12% pcm (total of 18% pcm)
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more