Process Safety Manager / Process Safety Engineer (6 Month FTC)

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly sophisticated systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.

To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Purpose of the Role/Key Accountabilities

This role is positioned within the Scotch Governance Team, reporting to the Scotch Governance HSE Manager. The post holder will support the process safety priorities within Scotch and will be responsible for the translation and implementation of global and regulatory compliance standards, including Control Of Major Accident Hazards 2015 and Major Accident Prevention Policy. The role will support the implementation and sustainability of the Global Process Safety Framework through Global Risk Management Standards.

This role will work closely with the other members of the Governance team within Scotch and operational management teams.

• Lead on key process safety improvement projects.
• Own and administer the Corporate Safety Report.
• Uphold the commitments within the corporate MAPP.
• Manage the review and update of Top Tier COMAH Site Safety Reports.
• Manage the review and update of Lower Tier COMAH Site QRAs.
• Lead a standaridised and codified approach to Strategic Inspection topics, for example, Reactive Monitoring.
• Lead Scotch COMAH Forum & Support wider Scotland COMAH Forum.
• Continually driving a culture of improvement across the process safety function and ensuring direct reports are fully engaged in the improve agenda.

Key Deliverables

Lead on process safety:

• Provide process safety/COMAH information and advice to stakeholders.
• Embed and improve process safety leadership, understanding and awareness.
• Support with medium and high severity process safety events.

Maintain Corporate Safety Report.

• Support Scotch with COMAH HSE intervention visits and compliance.
• Lead on specific specialised assessments such as Human Factor Assessments for all critical tasks associated with Major Accident Hazards.
• Support COMAH sites to comply with requirements of Diageo Global Technical Safety Standard 2430 – Major Accident Prevention.
• Support Scotch Process Safety Improvement Steering Group.

Experience, Skills & Capabilities Required

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering / Process Safety or equivalent with work placement experience within high hazard industrial / manufacturing setting.
• Extensive experience with a good knowledge of legislation and process safety risks and control
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or degree equivalent in Process Safety
• Familiarity with common risk assessment tools e.g. Bow Tie, HAZOP, LOPA
• Sound understanding of automation, process control and functional safety.
• Good understanding of requirements of COMAH 2015 and Major Accident Risk Assessment.
• Experience in large scale multi discipline projects

Experience

• Must have good interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Must have a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Must have a proven track record for excellent team work, and working together to deliver results.
• Must have experience of complex and high hazard industry.
• Must be able to maintain a strategic view, whilst also retaining detail.
• Must be approachable and able to provide clear and concise information.
• Ability to explain complex processes in simple and comprehensive terms.
• Good at networking to establish excellent relationships at all levels.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.