HAZOP-LOPA Chair, Process Safety Engineer

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. Develop, with support from the Process Risk Manager, the process risk management plan during the design phase .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeFranceMid-LevelSenior💰 €45,000 - €60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process risk management, including HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA methodologies, while effectively leading safety assessments and developing mitigation strategies. Proficient in using DNV PHAST and in-house tools for modeling hazardous phenomena and conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.

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Process Risk ManagementHAZOP-LOPA Workshop LeadershipDNV PHAST ProficiencyIndustrial Process SafetyChemical Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Process Risk Management Plan DevelopmentRisk Identification and AnalysisSafety Instrumented Systems DefinitionFire and Gas Detection ConceptsEmergency Shutdown Button LocationHAZID MethodologyLOPA MethodologyPSSR ConductingAnalytical SkillsTechnical Information Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTeamwork Abilities

Tools & Technologies

DNV PHASTIn-House Calculation Tools

Industry Keywords

Industrial Process SafetyProcess EngineeringSafety-Critical ElementsATEX Hazardous AreasTechnical Curiosity

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Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, with support from the Process Risk Manager, the process risk management plan during the design phase
Define appropriate studies and assessment tools
Lead project risk identification and analysis reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, etc.)
Participate in identifying and defining safety-critical elements and safety instrumented systems
Use DNV PHAST and in-house calculation tools to model hazardous phenomena (fire, explosion, overpressure, chemical reactions, toxicity)
Develop effective prevention and mitigation solutions
Contribute to the development of fire and gas detection concepts
Contribute to the location of emergency shutdown buttons and the classification of ATEX hazardous areas
Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) at commissioning sites
Travel regularly, sometimes for 2 to 4 weeks, to the three European centers for HAZOP-LOPA workshops
Make occasional international trips for PSSRs

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in chemical engineering, industrial process safety, or a comparable engineering discipline with a strong focus on process engineering
At least 5 to 7 years of professional experience in process engineering and/or related fields
At least 5 years of professional experience in industrial process safety and leading HAZOP-LOPA workshops for varied and complex processes
Excellent spoken and written English required
Technical curiosity and a broad-based profile
Ability to interpret and assess diverse technical information
Ability to work independently and strong analytical skills
Excellent communication, facilitation, and technical coordination skills
Excellent leadership and assertiveness
Strong organizational skills and good teamwork abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple career development opportunities across disciplines, sectors, and regions
Projects with an environmental focus
Strong management support
Business travel covered as part of the assignment