Process Safety Specialist

Synthomer is an innovative and differentiated global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. The Group is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water-based polymers and has leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper, and nitrile medical gloves. With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 and Omnova Solutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its product portfolio, and boosted its geographical presence, allowing it to better serve over 6000 customers around the world. Synthomer has its operational headquarters in London, UK , and provides customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK ; Marl, Germany ; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; and Beachwood, Ohio, USA . It employs more than 5000 employees across over 40 sites and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Location: Will consider applications across the EMEA region.

Purpose of the job: This role will support the implementation and development of the Process Safety Management (PSM) Agenda at Synthomer, leading continuous improvement programmes in PSM through support and site visits, as well as developing a sustainable Process Safety culture that meets corporate and local legislative requirements. Champion the sharing of best practices and incident learnings across the sites and provide relevant specialised training. To also develop site local Process Safety performance indicators and to audit and monitor to ensure systems are followed and working.

Role responsibilities:

1. Maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) policies and guidelines consistent with Synthomer Global PSM procedures and legislation.
2. Obtain commitment of resources to implement site PSM policies and guidelines and to sustain continuous improvement of process safety.
3. Cover Process Safety/Asset Integrity as part of the Group SHE audit process to verify site performance and adherence to required standards.
4. Provide leadership, vision, and support to sites in reviewing and improving Process Safety through regular Process Safety Network meetings.
5. Provide Process Safety guidance to ensure adequate attention is paid to PSM during such activities as capital projects, acquisitions, mothballing, and process phase out.
6. Facilitate Process Safety studies around the group; Hazard Studies, HAZOP, Human Factors Analysis, SIL Assessment, Functional Safety Management, Hazardous Area Classification, Pressure Relief Calculations, etc.
7. Ensure relevant PSM training is provided to make Process Safety more accessible to the entire workforce.
8. Assist with accident and incident investigations and ensure lessons learned from incidents are shared, implemented, and improvements sustained.
9. Develop, monitor, and establish clear accountability for performance against specific site Process Safety goals and objectives, monitored by means of Process Safety Performance indicators.
10. Work with Process Safety and SHE team to share knowledge, best practices and define Process Safety agenda going forward.
11. Ensure compliance to and continuous improvement of the PSM System through appropriate programme of Monitor, Audit, and Review.

Knowledge, skills & Experience required:

1. Degree in a relevant Engineering or Scientific subject is essential; this could be Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
2. 5 years + experience within a manufacturing environment is essential, including 3 years Process Safety Management or related roles within the chemical industry.
3. Demonstrable experience of implementing Human Factors, HAZOP, PHA, and Functional Safety (IEC 61511) programmes is desirable although thorough knowledge of the above would be essential.
4. Safety qualification preferable (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent).
5. Excellent verbal & written communication skills essential.
6. Role will include significant travel (20%) with requirement for trips of 1 week within Europe and 2 week duration outside of Europe.

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious! We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.

We believe in high challenge, high support! We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring, and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.

We personalize our approach to development! At Synthomer, you won’t find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We’ll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.

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