Process Safety Engineer

About the job

At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need.

For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 works together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognized through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical Center that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Process Safety Engineer to join our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team at Sanofi. Reporting directly to the Site Head of EHS, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting and implementing process safety elements onsite, ensuring the safety and integrity of our manufacturing processes, and contributing to our commitment to employee safety and environmental responsibility

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

• Chair and document process and equipment HAZOP and HAZID assessments for the site
• Conduct process safety-related risk assessments, including Process Hazard Assessments and Machinery Risk Assessments
• Oversee the introduction of new products to the site from a process safety perspective
• Manage process safety elements associated with running product campaigns on plant, ensuring all processes are managed effectively
• Propose, develop, and implement improvements and modifications from a process safety perspective to process areas and equipment to enhance operations
• Ensure compliance with relevant site, corporate, and industrial standards
• Interact with the change control system and approve from an EHS perspective
• Troubleshoot process safety-related issues
• Review and approve process safety-related documentation, including process HAZOPs and Capital Project Lifecycle system requirements
• Provide relevant training to colleagues as required
• Support safety investigations throughout the site
• Conduct safety audits and continuously improve the Site safety management systems

About you

• Honours degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other related discipline
• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in process safety subject matters such as ATEX, COMAH, and reaction chemistry hazards is beneficial
• Good understanding of process safety and process engineering, including general processing and plant operations (essential)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• High motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and Microsoft Office suite

Additional Information:

• This position is based at our Waterford site and may require occasional travel to other Sanofi sites
• Sanofi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

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