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WSP USA Associate Director, Process Safety in United Kingdom
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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
Health & Wellbeing?
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
The delivery of technical process safety related work across a range of sectors including energy transition, chemicals, oil and gas, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, power, food and beverage
The development, implementation and auditing of process safety management systems, including auditing and due diligence assessments
Supporting team members with process safety risk assessments and studies such as HAZIDs/HAZOPs, QRAs, ALARP demonstrations, COMAH/Offshore Safety Cases & Reports
Working with your colleagues within the Health & Safety team, and the wider business, to establish and deliver marketing and proposal opportunities
Preparing and submitting thought leadership pieces and blogs to advance our presence in the market
Identifying new areas of potential work and engagement, to help evolve and expand our capabilities and experience
YOUR TEAM
You’ll be joining a team of fifteen process safety professionals at various stages of their careers, from recent graduates through to industry experts.
Recent projects we have completed have included
Process Safety studies for a capacity upgrade to the largest LNG storage and import terminal facility in Europe
Revalidation HAZOPs for multiple offshore oil and gas installations
Guidance to an offshore oil and gas operator on ALARP standards for reinstatement of process plant
Guidance on refreshing an offshore oil and gas operator’s process safety auditing framework and protocols
An expert Process Safety audit of an upper tier COMAH site
Preparation of hazardous Substances Consent and pre-construction report for a new COMAH site operator
Regulatory guidance and support to a major UK CCS project
Our main hub for Process Safety is in Manchester, but we have over 50 offices across the UK, and staff based in London, Glasgow and remotely.
A relevant technical degree (ideally in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering) with strong mathematical and analytical skills. A higher additional process safety related qualification (e.g. MSc) would be a distinct advantage.
Chartered Engineer status with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IChemE/IMechE/EI).
Experience of applying your process safety knowledge within the oil and gas, chemical, nuclear or other high hazard sectors. This could perhaps be within an operating company, as a regulator, project engineer or consultant.
Operational experience of process safety management, including topics such as leadership, culture, competency, asset integrity, permit to work, isolations, and operating procedures. Experience of PSM auditing would be particularly welcome.
Knowledge of applicable UK Health & Safety Law
An understanding of process safety related risk assessment methodologies and standards (such as HAZID, PHR, SIL, LOPA, FMEA, PSM, HAZOP, PHA, DSEAR, Occupied Buildings, Bowtie Assessments, Hazardous Area Classification, Major Accidents & Disasters, QRA), and experience of their practical application, including leading or participating in studies.
Experience of business development, including preparation of technical proposals for clients
Strong written/presentation skills to enable the clear and concise communication of results and recommendations to senior client leads