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 siteConduct process safety-related risk assessments, including Process Hazard Assessments and Machinery Risk AssessmentsOversee the introduction of new products to the site from a process safety perspectiveManage process safety elements associated with running product campaigns on plant, ensuring all processes are managed effectivelyPropose, develop, and implement improvements and modifications from a process safety perspective to process areas and equipment to enhance operationsEnsure compliance with relevant site, corporate, and industrial standardsInteract with the change control system and approve from an EHS perspectiveTroubleshoot process safety-related issuesReview and approve process safety-related documentation, including process HAZOPs and Capital Project Lifecycle system requirementsProvide relevant training to colleagues as requiredSupport safety investigations throughout the siteConduct safety audits and continuously improve the Site safety management systems

About you

Qualifications:

Education

Honours degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other related discipline

Experience

3 to 4 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industryExperience in process safety subject matters such as ATEX, COMAH, and reaction chemistry hazards is beneficial

Skills and Competencies:

Good understanding of process safety and process engineering, including general processing and plant operations (essential)Strong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesHigh motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a teamProficiency 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 sitesSanofi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employerWe 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 teamDiscover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationallyEnjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impactTake 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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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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