Process Safety Manager

Process Safety Manager

ITM Power

Location:

Sheffield

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About ITM Power

ITM is at the forefront of the green hydrogen industry, designing and manufacturing cutting-edge PEM electrolysers that are instrumental in global decarbonisation efforts. With over two decades of scientific expertise, we’ve established ourselves as industry leaders in clean energy technology.

Our Journey and Growth

As pioneers in green hydrogen technology, ITM is offering the most advanced PEM electrolyser technology in the world. Founded in 2000, ITM Power PLC was one of the first companies of its kind to be listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Headquartered in the UK, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is the world’s first largest PEM Gigafactory in commercial operation, and home to our R&D and manufacturing.

ITM Power Germany is our hub in the heart of the EU. This facility not only houses regional functions including business development and engineering, but also our Aftersales services with the ability to quickly deploy stacks.

Innovation and Impact

Our PEM electrolysers are deployed in some of the world's largest green hydrogen projects. We continue to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Join Our Mission

ITM is in the midst of a transformative phase, focusing on streamlined delivery and operational excellence. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for clean energy and our drive to make a tangible impact on the world's transition to net-zero.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us in the next step of our incredible journey!

What are we looking for

Product Safety & Compliance & Validation is responsible for compliance, functional safety, validation and testing of ITM’s portfolio of electrolyser products.

The Process Safety Manager will lead the Process Safety Team to ensure that ITM Power’s electrolyser product portfolio is functionally safe for use in the market segments in which they will be deployed and used by customers.

You will be the technical safety authority, responsible for the management of hazard analysis studies including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA and the close-out, to time and budget, and necessary management of change (MOC) process where appropriate.

Responsible for managing the Process Safety Team and managing, leading, co-ordinating, and supporting process safety risk assessment activities including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA. Develop ALARP principles and calculations to support LOPA assessments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, lead and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA, Delegate and track progress through to completion of actions and recommendations, including chairing HAZOP LOPA close-out meetings
• Lead technical safety reviews
• Support creation of basis of safety documentation
• Knowledgeable in IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 with good understanding and / or application of all stages of the design cycle, i.e. analysis, design, implementation, operation and maintenance
• Lead in the development of a Functional Safety Management (FSM) plan, i.e. functional safety assessment (FSA) stages 1 through 5
• Leading and mentoring a small team of safety engineers
• Conduct 6 monthly training and competence reviews of Product Safety Team
• Lead in the development of a process safety management framework(s)
• Creation / review of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) proof test procedures
• Proficient in Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) reviews – Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification calculations
• Improve awareness of process / functional safety across the ITM business, i.e. through internal training, guidance and mentoring colleagues in Design & Engineering, Testing and other functions
• Customer liaison as appropriate and necessary

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Chemical / Electrical Engineering or other Engineering related degree. Either Chartered status or actively seeking it through a recognised organisation e.g. IChemE or similar
• Minimum of 5 years as a process / functional…