Process Safety EHSS Engineer - Geleen, Nederland - SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

Beschrijving

Process Safety EHSS Engineer ( Sr. / Lead ):

Based on level of expertise, experience and competencies the position will be on a lead or senior engineer level.

Department

Site Geleen

The Site Geleen encompasses 7 plants, including 2 naphtha crackers, logistical areas, polypropylene units and polyethylene units. The naphtha crackers produce, amongst others, ethylene and propylene, which is primarily fed into the Geleen-based poly-olefins plants. On Site Geleen, the operational units hold the responsibility for operating their plants within the License-to-Operate requirements to deliver on their business budget goals. The Maintenance Department holds the responsibility for the field planning, scheduling and execution of the maintenance activities in the plant. The Technical Department holds the responsibility to drive performance improvements of the production and maintenance processes.

EHSS Department

The EHSS department challenges and provides guidance for all Site departments in respecting the responsible care principles to enable an industry wide recognized EHSS-climate to protect our people, our assets and our products. The EHSS department consists of different teams, i.e. Process Safety Assurance, Occupational Safety, Environmental Safety and Permitting & Compliance and Operations Management Systems. We are looking for an enthusiastic Process Safety Engineer. The new colleague will be challenged to contribute to a sustainable and recognized process safety performance on the Site Geleen.

Based on level of expertise, experience and competencies the position can be on a lead or senior engineer level.

Job purpose and Responsibilities

Provide functional leadership for delivery of SABIC EHSS policies, management systems and improvement programs for Process Safety

Contact with Government Regulator for Major Accident Hazard (Seveso, Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid) and associated Legislation ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (Fire Brigade, I-SZW, RUD-ZL).

Assure the effectiveness of OMS risk management processes and addressing the risk control measures, e.g. Process Hazard Analysis, Emergency Response, Crisis Management).

Assure the professional people competence and policy preparation for process safety related topics under BRZO (personnel, risk identification, controlling the execution, MOC, emergency response, supervision of performance and auditing/Management Review).

Contributions of the Process Safety Engineer

Advice and challenge management with respect to the implementation of and the compliance with process safety requirements of the internal Operations Management System and external BRZO legislation.

Monitor inter-/national process safety standards (e.g. for ATEX, SEVESO, Machinery directive, SIL) and where needed initiate actions to comply to the latest norms.

Develop and facilitate the HAZOP & SIL Training for the Sabic plants on site.

Facilitate the identification and evaluation of chairmen for Process Safety Studies (HAZOP, ESA, SIL, PHR).

Provide subject matter expertise to assure quality of RCA and PHA.

Custodianship and administration of the risk assessment system (SAFER)

Coordinate and deliver periodic field inspections and operational audits for all process safety related topics.

Participate ad-hoc in incident investigations.

Lead process safety studies (HAZOP, ALARP, etc.) as study leader when required.

Assist with developing of novel solutions to address shortcomings/blind spots in safety systems.

Requirements

Technical degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering, preferably combined with a Bachelor in Safety Sciences;

At least 8-10 years of professional experience, preferably in (petro-) chemicals/polymers industry or international process safety consultancy;

Knowledge of explosion safety, fire protection, thermal stability, HAZOP, mechanical integrity, functional safety, management systems, auditing, and process safety incident investigations, based on professional training and/or working experience;

Experience with relevant European Directives, e.g. Seveso, CLP, Pressure Equipment, ATEX and/or Machinery;

Ability to monitor effectively international developments and industry trends combined with strong quantitative and analytical skills;

You have a strong drive to achieve objectives and with excellent influencing skills you are able to build commitment on several levels in the organization;

Fluent in Dutch and English (speaking, reading, writing);

Frequently working on site, working from home is possible for 2 days a week.

Further information.

Interested in this position?

Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter in English. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact: Anke Bovens via The application closing-date is 28th of April 2024.

Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment are part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending on the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request depending on local regulations.

Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.

About Sabic.

SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals.

SABIC supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy.

SABIC recorded a net profit of SR 16.53 billion (US$ 4.41 billion) in 2022. Sales revenues for 2022 totaled SR billion (US$ 52.92 billion). Total assets stood at SR 313 billion (US$ 83.46 billion) at the end of 2022. Production in 2022 stood at 61 million metric tons.

The company has more than 31,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, SABIC has 10,090 patents and pending applications, and has significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.

Saudi Aramco owns 70 percent of SABIC shares with the remaining 30 percent publicly traded on the Saudi stock exchange.

In Europe SABIC owns production sites in Teesside (United Kingdom), Cartagena (Spain), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Geleen and Bergen op Zoom (The Netherlands), Wiener Neustadt (Austria), Pontirolo (Italy), Genk (Belgium).