Principal Safety Engineer
Principal Safety Engineer
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Job Description
Who weare:
Ceres is leading the way inclean energy innovation pioneering advancements in electrolysis for greenhydrogen production and fuel cells for future power solutions. With our dynamiclicensing model weve built powerful partnerships with major multinationalcompanies like Bosch Doosan Denso and Weichai and our solid oxide platformis transforming energy systems delivering highefficiency green hydrogen todecarbonise some of the most emissionsheavy industries including steelmakingand future fuels.
At Ceres we foster aworkplace driven by passion and purpose. We support our team to thinkambitiously collaborate creatively and confront complex challenges directly.Innovation is at the core of who we are and we strive to push the boundariesof whats possible with technology.
Purpose of the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced safety engineer who is ready to redefine excellence in process safety for the industries of the future. As Ceres groundbreaking electrolyser technology continues to find new applications at everincreasing scale were looking for tried and tested professionals who can feel equally at home in the world of bigindustry (O&G/ChemEng) and fastpaced cleantech. You will be specialising in the safe handling of steam hydrogen and oxygen at an industrial scale.
You will be responsible for advising on the development of safety management best practice in Ceres unique context and supporting a technology development and/or deployment programme by managing all aspects of its safety assurance.
Key Accountabilities:
Identify and analyse hazards and potential controlling measures for fuel cell / electrolysis stacks systems and test stands.
Create maintain and verify safety cases in compliance with all regional regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and document safety management plans.
Manage the delivery and evidencing of all activities required to support the safety case for a product development or technology demonstration programme.
Represent Ceres as an expert on safety assurance for electrolyser and fuel cell systems and related chemical process best practice.
Advise on compliance with relevant industry standards codes and regulations appropriate for the regions considered.
Stay informed about advancements in safety technology and industry standards incorporating relevant updates into existing safety protocols and providing expertise into the wider business.
Develop junior engineers both within the team and the wider organisation to be able to contribute confidently to safety related activities.
Knowledge and skills required for the role:
(If you feel you have some but not all of the skills required please get in touch as we will consider candidates that are at a Senior Engineer level)
Degree in Engineering Safety Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in safety management are a plus
Proven industrial experience in safety engineering with a focus on safety at a wholeplant level at pilotscale or (ideally) larger is a must have
Experience in facilitating process safety studies (e.g. HAZOP) or significant experience in scribing the same
Experience of the full project lifecycle from initiation through development and operation to end of life
Indepth knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to O2 and H2 including ASTM and ASME and other relevant guidelines
Experience managing regulatory approval or formal safety signoff of a new plant installation or significantly modified process
Working knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 ISO 26262 IEC 61511) and their realworld application
Experienced in selection and application of structured engineering tools and processes applicable to for example risk management problem resolution or requirements management
Understanding of basic principles of a wide range of technical disciplines (e.g. thermodynamics mechanical design chemical processes electrical/electronic systems) and demonstrated ability to work crossfunctionally
Significant experience in managing safety in relation to hazardous substances flammable atmospheres gaseous hydrogen O2enriched environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams
Experience in leading a technical team is desirable either as a line manager or as a technical leader on a project or work package ideally throughout the whole project lifecycle
Willingness to adapt and tailor working practices to suit the demands of the business
Strong logical and problemsolving skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work at pace
Experience working with EPCs
In return we offer a fantastic working environment with hybrid / flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes Life Insurance Health Care Cash Plan 28 Days Annual Leave Share save Scheme and Pension along with enhanced Maternity Paternity & Adoption pay and Shared Parental Leave as part of our family friendly policy.
Employment Type
Full Time
