In this role you will provide technical safety leadership for hydrogen electrolyser products, owning process and functional safety across the portfolio. You will guide hazard analysis, risk assessment, design verification and safety validation, while mentoring a small safety team. You will collaborate with engineering, testing, project management, customers and regulators to ensure safe deployment in international markets. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position at the forefront of hydrogen technology and clean energy safety.
Responsibilities
Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) including HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA and drive close-out actions
Chair HAZOP and LOPA meetings and ensure timely completion of actions
Oversee technical safety reviews across the electrolyser product portfolio
Develop and maintain Basis of Safety documentation and safety frameworks
Develop and maintain FSM plans and support Functional Safety Assessments (FSA)
Apply IEC 61508/61511 principles across lifecycle phases
Develop ALARP calculations to support risk and LOPA
Review SIS and proof-test procedures; lead SIL verification and QRA (RBD/FTA)
Provide guidance on hazardous area classification, ATEX, DSEAR and IEC 60079
Support safety cases and compliance documentation; mentor safety team and promote safety awareness across functions
Support MOC activities; liaise with customers, suppliers and regulators; contribute to safety input for projects and product development
Key requirements
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
5+ years in process safety and/or functional safety
Experience leading or chairing HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA
Knowledge of IEC 61508/61511
Experience with SIL assessment, QRA, FTA and/or RBD methodologies
Understanding of SIS/Safety Instrumented Systems and lifecycle requirements
Experience with hazardous area classification, ATEX, DSEAR and IEC 60079
Experience in hydrogen/industrial gas or hazardous environments
Experience developing or reviewing safety cases and risk assessments
Ability to work within ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 frameworks
Strong project execution, organization and documentation skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate with senior stakeholders
Influencing without authority
Clear technical communication to engineers, management, customers and regulators
Collaborative mindset in a multidisciplinary environment
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