Job Description

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Description

The Process Safety Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety management systems across the site. This role ensures that all operational activities comply with Upper Tier COMAH regulations, minimising risks associated with hazardous materials and processes. The Process Safety Manager will lead a dedicated team of Process Safety Specialists, fostering a safety-driven culture while providing technical expertise in hazard identification and risk mitigation.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Process Safety Leadership

Develop and implement the site-wide Process Safety Management (PSM) framework to comply with COMAH and other relevant regulations. Lead the process safety team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with COMAH safety reporting requirements. Drive continuous improvement in process safety performance, fostering a proactive safety culture across operations.

Process Safety Analysis & Compliance

Oversee HAZOPs, LOPA, SIL assessments, and other hazard identification studies. Manage and review major accident hazard risk assessments for new and existing processes. Define and maintain Chemical and Operational Bases of Safety (Fire & Explosion Prevention strategies). Ensure adequate pressure relief and process engineering calculations for safety systems. Lead the preparation and submission of Safety Reports required under COMAH regulations.

Technical Safety & Risk Management

Provide expert guidance on process design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment. Conduct and oversee process safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analysis. Identify and mitigate process-related safety risks, ensuring safe plant operations. Develop and approve safe systems of work, ensuring adherence to process safety standards. Ensure compliance with DSEAR, ATEX, PUWER, and functional safety regulations.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Lead and mentor the Process Safety team, developing expertise across the organisation. Develop and implement process safety training programs to strengthen awareness and capability. Analyze process safety performance data, driving improvements and corrective actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align process safety strategy with operational objectives. Stay abreast of industry best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory updates.


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, or a related discipline. Extensive experience in process safety management within COMAH-regulated industrial sites. Strong expertise in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, DSEAR, ATEX, PUWER, and functional safety standards. Proven ability to lead and develop a team of process safety professionals. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in risk mitigation. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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AESC Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase / sell scheme Enhanced life assurance Enhanced pension scheme Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Dental plan Summer and Christmas savings club Flexible working office roles
Cycle to work scheme Pay based appraisal Employee referral scheme Discounted gym membership



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About AESC UK

AESC is a global battery technology company headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and committed to research, development, design, manufacturing and sales of power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. AESC has over 7,000 employees and 13 manufacturing sites in Japan, U.S., U.K., France, Spain, and China. In the past 12 years, AESC has produced power batteries for more than 950,000 electric vehicles in 59 countries, achieving a record of 'zero critical battery malfunction.'



Its teams work to continuously improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality, and sustainable processes. In June 2021, AESC was again named 'Global Tier 1 Battery Companies' by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.