Job Description

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AECOM has an exciting opportunity for experienced Process Safety Consultants to join our Permitting and Process Safety team at Senior, Principal, or Associate Director grade.

The successful candidate will be based in the UK or Ireland and will play a key role in supporting the growth of the Process Safety business, particularly in the areas of DSEAR / ATEX / COMAH compliance products and supporting Process Safety risk assessments such as HAZID and HAZOP.

AECOM\xe2\x80\x99s process safety team is a small specialist team working as part of the wider AECOM Environment and EHS businesses to provide support across multiple business and industry sectors including: Defence, Power, Oil and Gas, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals. This provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in a variety of exciting and diverse projects with many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most influential companies and to develop a breadth of capability in multiple sectors.

We are constantly developing our products/services in response to the marketplace and the successful candidate will also play a part in developing products/services in response to client requirements. The role would suit an established process safety consultant, engineer or manager with an appropriate level of experience, who is now looking to further develop their career.
A typical example of the Process Safety services provided by AECOM that the successful candidate would have the opportunity to be involved with include:

• DSEAR/ATEX assessments.
• COMAH projects including applicability calculations, Safety Report updates, SMS and MAPP preparation.
• Environmental Risk Assessment / CDOIF assessments.
• Preparation of Major Accident and Disasters sections for Planning / EIA assessments.
• HAZID, HAZOP and Process Hazard Review studies.
• Corporate Process Safety Auditing.
• Operational site SHE support.
• Supporting clients in developing effective process safety management systems.
• Liaison with the HSE

There will be the expectation for occasional working at client sites or other AECOM office locations as the workload requires.

Minimum Requirements

• A base first degree in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline.
• Pertinent experience in an industrial or consultancy role.
• Strong track record in Process Safety, and in particular experience in undertaking DSEAR Assessments.
• Excellent report writing, technical reviewing and communication skills.
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll be an excellent team player with a pro-active and positive attitude and be confident in liaising with colleagues, industrial clients and regulators.
• Must be able to work on UK and US projects that require security clearance (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (Nato SC)).

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• DSEAR risk assessment foundation training and verification via a third party. Verification of undertaking a formal DSEAR risk assessment course would be advantageous.
• NEBOSH would be advantageous.
• HAZOP study leadership, which requires external training and verification via a third party e.g. IChemE. Verification as a HAZOP study leader would be advantageous.
• Basic project management skills, including experience of programming, and budget/ financial management.

The position offers an excellent career progression opportunity within an established, friendly and professional team.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. The important thing for us is that you can demonstrate that you can effectively fulfil the needs of the role. If you feel you can fulfil the requirements of the role, but there are other factors that are making you hesitant in applying, we would still like to hear from you and see if we can work together to overcome any challenges.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle \xe2\x80\x93 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\xe2\x80\x99re in this together \xe2\x80\x93 your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm \xe2\x80\x93 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\xe2\x80\x99s potential, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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