Process Safety Manager

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Process Safety Manager

Product Safety & Compliance - Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Department

Product Safety & Compliance

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor

Process Safety Manager

ITM Power

Location: Sheffield

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About ITM Power

ITM is at the forefront of the green hydrogen industry, designing and manufacturing cutting-edge PEM electrolysers that are instrumental in global decarbonisation efforts. With over two decades of scientific expertise, we’ve established ourselves as industry leaders in clean energy technology.

Our Journey and Growth: As pioneers in green hydrogen technology, ITM is offering the most advanced PEM electrolyser technology in the world. Founded in 2000, ITM Power PLC was one of the first companies of its kind to be listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Headquartered in the UK, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is the world’s first largest PEM Gigafactory in commercial operation, and home to our R&D and manufacturing. ITM Power Germany is our hub in the heart of the EU. This facility not only houses regional functions including business development and engineering, but also our Aftersales services with the ability to quickly deploy stacks.

Innovation and Impact: Our PEM electrolysers are deployed in some of the world's largest green hydrogen projects. We continue to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Join Our Mission: ITM is in the midst of a transformative phase, focusing on streamlined delivery and operational excellence. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for clean energy and our drive to make a tangible impact on the world's transition to net-zero.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us in the next step of our incredible journey!

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, lead and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA, Delegate and track progress through to completion of actions and recommendations, including chairing HAZOP LOPA close-out meetings
• Lead technical safety reviews
• Support creation of basis of safety documentation
• Knowledgeable in IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 with good understanding and / or application of all stages of the design cycle, i.e. analysis, design, implementation, operation and maintenance
• Lead in the development of a Functional Safety Management (FSM) plan, i.e. functional safety assessment (FSA) stages 1 through 5
• Leading and mentoring a small team of safety engineers
• Conduct 6 monthly training and competence reviews of Product Safety Team
• Lead in the development of a process safety management framework(s)
• Creation / review of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) proof test procedures
• Proficient in Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) reviews – Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification calculations
• Improve awareness of process / functional safety across the ITM business, i.e. through internal training, guidance and mentoring colleagues in Design & Engineering, Testing and other functions
• Customer liaison as appropriate and necessary

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Chemical / Electrical Engineering or other Engineering related degree. Either Chartered status or actively seeking it through a recognised organisation e.g. IChemE or similar
• Minimum of 5 years as a process / functional safety engineer in the hydrogen, chemicals or industrial gases industry
• Certified functional safety expert, i.e. FS Engineer (TÜV) or similar would be advantageous
• Certified and / or experienced in managing safety studies and chairing HAZOP and LOPA studies
• Have essential gas (hydrogen and oxygen) expertise
• Have knowledge and experience of explosive atmospheres (IEC 60079 and ATEX/DSEAR regulations)
• Have knowledge of hazardous area classification / consequence tools such as Phast, Quadvent
• Have an understanding and experience of safety and compliance legislation in the UK and EU
• Be proficient in Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) reviews – Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification calculations in terms of reliability block diagrams (RBDs), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) etc.
• Be a certified Functional Safety Engineer status
• Project execution experience
• Have essential gas (hydrogen, oxygen) expertise
• Have knowledge of DSEAR, ATEX equipment and workplace Directives, and equivalent legislation and corresponding standards and industry codes of practice in the UK and Europe
• Have significant experience of hazardous area classification and preparing DSEAR, ATEX, IEC Ex and equivalent safety cases
• Demonstrate an ability to work within a Quality Management system (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 45001)
• Knowledge of ISO 22734 electrolyser standard would be an advantage
• Demonstrate an ability to work to engineering best practice within a matrix organisation
• Have strong organisational and documentation skills
• Be able to influence and guide working activities undertaken by cross functional teams to facilitate on time delivery of products and projects
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively at various levels within ITM and with customers and regulators

Skills And Abilities

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to solve problems in a time and cost-effective manner
• Time management of themselves and team members
• Good written and verbal reporting skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within ITM and to external parties as required
• Ability to work to tight and sometimes changing deadlines
• Be able to influence and guide work activities to facilitate on time delivery of products and projects
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within ITM including to Executive board level and with customers and regulators as required

What We Offer

The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing industry, within a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of energy and work with a team that’s actively addressing global climate challenges. Our corporate culture values safety, integrity and continuous improvement.

A competitive salary and an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Holiday Purchase
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Life assurance
• EV Car Leasing
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Our onsite parking includes free electric car charging points

We know your career is important to you, it’s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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