Process Safety Technologist (Hydrogen)
Stanlow Manufacturing Complex (Ellesmere Port)
Do you want to work for a company that is playing a leading role in delivering the UK’s transition to net zero? EET Hydrogen is a leading player in energy transition, and is developing one of the first large scale, low carbon hydrogen production hubs in the world. This will produce (in its initial phases) 1,350MW of hydrogen capacity more than enough to power a city like Liverpool.
Our mission is to be the leading low carbon hydrogen producer in the UK, initially serving industrial and power generation customers. And we are central to the innovative HyNet Northwest project which is redefining energy to achieve regional low carbon ambitions and national policy targets.
You will be joining us at a time of rapid growth and can look forward to a rewarding career with opportunities to develop specialist skills and knowledge in this important area of the energy sector.
For more information, please visit www.eethydrogen.com
As a Process Safety Technologist, you will lead on technical safety support and provide expert guidance to operational teams across EET Hydrogen. You’ll contribute to the design and implementation of process safety initiatives, ensuring risks are managed to ALARP and compliance with COMAH regulations is maintained. This role plays a vital part in supporting the development and regulatory approval of COMAH submissions for new hydrogen production facilities.
Working cross-functionally with HSSEQ, operations, assurance, and maintenance teams, you’ll take a holistic approach to identifying, mitigating, and preventing safety and environmental risks, helping to uphold EET’s commitment to regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
- * Primary Accountabilities:
- Support the integration of COMAH legislation and compliance requirements into EOUK and EET Hydrogen’s management systems.
- Support the successful COMAH applications for HPP1/HPP2
- Assist in ensuring site teams understand and meet their legal responsibilities.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continual improvement of management system standards and procedures.
- Provide expert support on key safety topics including Hazardous Area Classification, MAH risk assessments, and risk reduction techniques (e.g. HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, ERA) to ensure risks are reduced to ALARP.
- Act as subject matter expert for incident learning, driving continuous improvement from both internal and external events.
- Champion high safety standards, helping prevent harm to people, assets, and the environment from process-related incidents.
- Maintain strong working relationships with regulators, including the Competent Authority, and engage with external bodies such as FIUK and Hydrogen UK.
- Act as the “intelligent customer” when engaging third-party contractors, ensuring quality delivery of process safety and environmental studies.
- Facilitate key process safety programmes, drive improvements in safety systems and practices, and represent EET in external process safety networks.
- Support proactive safety initiatives such as PSFO/Safe Visits and the Goal Zero program.
- Lead or contribute to safety-related training, especially in areas of subject matter expertise (e.g. Risk Assessment Matrix, COMAH).
- Monitor and report process safety performance, including KPIs, trends, and incident analysis.
- Ensure all plant modifications meet ALARP principles and are appropriately risk-assessed.
- Support audit and assurance programmes related to process safety systems and management.
- Provide line management for process safety activities, championing business objectives and values.
- Support team direction, driving performance, accountability, and results.
- Promote a culture of coaching, mentoring, and continuous development.
- Help implement and maintain the area’s Competency Management Framework.
- Foster strong safety culture and behaviours across the team.
- *About You
Qualifications
- Chemical Engineer or similar background
- Chartered Engineer Status
- Postgraduate process safety qualifications (desirable)
You’ll bring proven experience in a similar role within a process engineering or operational environment, ideally with direct involvement in Upper Tier COMAH sites. You have hands-on experience developing, updating, and submitting COMAH safety reports to the Competent Authority, and a strong working knowledge of COMAH regulations, statutory safety obligations, and compliance requirements is essential.
Your background includes practical application of process safety methodologies and calculations, and you're familiar with addressing both safety and environmental challenges in a manufacturing setting. Experience with integrated management systems would be a strong advantage.
You’re a clear and confident communicator both written and verbal, comfortable engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You have the confidence to constructively challenge assumptions and drive the right outcomes for the business. With excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a pragmatic, adaptable approach, you thrive in a dynamic environment. Above all, you have a genuine interest in safety and environmental matters and are committed to upholding the highest standards.
This vacancy will close from applications on 17th September 2025.
- Competitive Salary
- 10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service
- 25 days Holiday, increasing with service
- Private Medical Insurance
- Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
- Free Secure On-Site Car Parking
