Process Safety Engineer - HPS

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Process Safety Engineer - HPS

Work location: Dawson Road, Perth Airport

Roster: Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Manufacturing Health and Safety Manager, this role will involve process safety in planning, designing, construction, testing and maintenance across a range of projects.  The successful candidate will also support engagement with internal, community, commercial and regulatory stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Foster relationships between FFI's HPS team, corporate H&S team and external stakeholders
• Performing process safety and risk engineering duties including planning, designing, and overseeing construction, testing and maintenance of manufacturing projects.
• Preliminary and detailed safety in design for process, infrastructure, equipment taking into account construction methodology, operations and maintenance philosophies
• Analysing designs and operability of equipment as well as integrating equipment into new and existing facilities and advising on risk related issues
• Planning and involvement in process safety risk assessment studies - including HAZID, HAZOP and SIL determination, preparing reports and supporting the tracking of actions through to closure
• Compiling safety in design reports summarising the overall ALARP demonstration
• Contribute to the development of standards, procedures / processes, guidelines and training materials for the effective implementation of the Process Safety Management System
• Consult with key stakeholders and provide input to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Process Safety Management System
• Ensure process safety standards are applied consistently to all phases of projects
• Coach and develop FFI personnel and contractors in the implementation of the Process Safety Management System
• Monitor H&S statutory and system compliance in relevant project jurisdictions

Qualifications and skills required:

• Tertiary qualifications in process engineering, process safety management or related field
• Experience in chemical processing or related industry
• Experience in delivery and facilitation HAZOP and LOPA safety studies
• Functional safety experience
• Knowledge of Australian and applicable international codes and standards as well as the applicable statutory requirements  
• Safety in design engineering experience
• Experience with definition and application of control measures and performance standards
• Experience in delivery and facilitation of process safety studies
• Excellent engagement skills across all business levels and with both staff and contractors
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Advanced to intermediate MS Office skills

Candidates with following accreditations will be given greater consideration:

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
• Listing on the National Engineering Register (NER)
• Registered Process Safety Professional (IChemE)

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

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