EHS Site Process Safety Engineer (On-site Role)

Location: Brimsdown (Enfield) - UK

The position is a site-based role

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a EHS Site Process Safety Engineer, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges – cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies – by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

As a EHS Site Process Safety Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

• Supporting delivery of the Process Safety Management (PSM) strategy at the Brimsdown site, working closely with site leadership and the wider EHS team.
• Ensuring compliance with COMAH regulations, local process safety legislation and Johnson Matthey process safety policies and standards.
• Leading and supporting process safety risk assessments, including HAZOP, bowtie development, LOPA and management of change activities.
• Investigating process safety incidents and near misses, providing clear analysis and practical recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Verifying that risk reduction and mitigation actions are effectively implemented through audits and assurance activities.
• Providing process safety expertise, guidance and training to employees and contractors to strengthen site-wide PSM capability.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• A relevant engineering degree (such as chemical, mechanical or EC&I) with experience in a process or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of process safety management systems and regulatory frameworks, ideally within a COMAH site.
• Experience leading or facilitating process safety risk assessments and management of change processes.
• The ability to analyse complex technical issues and present clear, practical recommendations to a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging at all levels of the organisation.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with high attention to detail and a strong commitment to safe operations.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

Due to the nature of this role applicants must be non-smokers and have been free from nicotine products for at least 3 months

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans and health assessments
• Retailer and wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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