Process Safety Engineer Process Safety Engineer (Remote / Home based). Closing date: 15 March 2026

The OPA are looking to appoint an additional Process Safety Engineer, to provide process safety and risk management support to our Functional/Line Managers, through the application of risk management tools, provision of process safety and occupational safety advice, incident investigation, and assistance in the development and maintenance of MACR/ COMAH Safety Reports.

This role involves assisting in developing, implementing, or participating in hazard assessment processes and workshops, to improve the organisations compliance to COMAH/MACR, legislation, and relevant good practice. Th success postholder will provide process safety support to site leads and the senior management team, to deliver site projects and initiatives, support the implementation of the organisations' Safety Management System, and audit the sites and systems.

As a Safety Process Engineer, you'll need to have the ability to build and maintain strong, positive, and creditable working relationships with all stakeholders both internal and external, including particular emphasis with our OMC's, (Operations Maintenance Coordinators), Fuel Depot Managers, and Operations & Engineering functions, in addition to Defence partners, such as DIO (Defence Infrastructure Organisation).

The ability to liaise with people of differing levels both externally and internally ranging from the Competent Authority (HSE/EA/SEPA), OPA Management, and Leadership Teams, to wider Defence and site operatives is essential.

Due to the assets being managed covering sites across, England, Scotland, and potentially overseas, it necessitates a significant amount of travel and need to spend nights away from home in order to carry out the duties required. Therefore, a full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential for the successful candidate. There will also be occasional overseas travel when required.