Senior Process Safety Consultant

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,600 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are looking for an experienced Process Safety Consultant with broad process design experience to join our Belgium team which serves the wider global Business Units across PM Group.

The successful candidate will enjoy working on multiple large-scale projects in the Belgian and international markets across a number of sectors, including mainly the Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing sectors. Depending on the successful candidates’ preference, this opportunity can be permanent or on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be based in Belgium and be proficient in Dutch.

To be successful in this role, candidates must be able and competent to independently lead and to deliver the majority of the following process safety deliverables to appropriate regulatory standards and guidelines:

• Preparing and chairing Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), e.g., HAZID, Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), LOPA etc.

• Independently completing and delivering process safety deliverables such as:
  • Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) – ATEX/DSEAR assessment.
  • Explosion Protection Documents (EPDs).
  • Seveso (COMAH) Documentation (including Safety Reports)
    • Completing Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)
    • Consequence Modelling, i.e., Toxic Dispersion/Fire/Explosion Modelling. DNV-Phast software knowledge is an advantage.
  • Process Safety Calculations e.g. pressure relief calculations, asphyxiation calculations.
  • Project Basis of Safety (BoS).
• Office (hybrid) based with site-based surveys and safety studies where required.

In addition, the candidate must be skilled to:

• Act as a process safety focal point for dealing directly with client representatives, equipment vendors and multidiscipline engineering colleagues to obtain the required information and to resolve process safety issues.
• Support expansion of Process Safety service in the Belgium region by exploring business development opportunities with new and existing clients.

We would be interested in hearing from candidates who have the following experience:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Process/Chemical engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Status
• Minimum 15 years’ experience, with over 20 years preferred, in relevant professional experience in a similar function, with a good understanding of process safety and process design.
• Excellent awareness of process safety engineering and process safety management
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, organised and reliable along with a professional approach and demeanour.
• Ability to work on several projects at one time and determine appropriate prioritization.
• Display an enthusiastic approach towards others with a ‘teamwork’ focus.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of the role and project environment.
• Process design experience e.g. developing and maintaining PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing and process calculations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & leadership skills essential.
• Excellent knowledge of EU health & safety legislation
• Design experience with clients, standards & legislation from Europe and the USA is an advantage.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click HERE to read more in our Environmental, Social & Governance Report 2023.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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