Director – Process Safety
Core
Manage the Process Safety pillar at a chemical manufacturing site, ensuring COMAH Lower Tier compliance, Major Accident Hazard prevention, and emergency response coordination.
Role type
Director, Process Safety
Builds
Safety management systems, emergency response capabilities, and regulatory compliance frameworks for a major accident hazard site.
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Process Safety / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
COMAH Lower Tier compliance, Major Accident Hazard (MAH) risk management, fire safety strategy, incident management, HAZOP/LOPA governance, asset lifecycle assurance, regulatory engagement, team leadership, capital project integration
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical or specialty chemical industry experience, Serious Incident Management Team (SIMT) command experience, established relationships with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service or regional regulators
Technologies
COMAH Safety Management System, MAPP, SCE register, Risk Based Inspection, Corrosion Under Insulation, relief system integrity
Responsibilities
Hold director-level accountability for the campus COMAH Lower Tier programme and Major Accident Prevention Policy; Lead and develop the Process Safety team including Emergency Coordinators; Govern the Campus fire safety strategy with external partners; Sponsor the SIMT exercise programme and post-incident learning; Lead capital-project Process Safety integration; Champion Process Safety culture across the campus; Represent the pillar at Senior Leadership Teams and external forums; Serve as Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & regulatory accountability
