Product Safety Engineer

As an Engineer in the petrochemical sector, you play a leading role in the design, development and improvement of a plant and you work closely together on the largest projects. Together with a team of experts, you will provide efficient and sustainable solutions that meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product safety within complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects
• Develop and maintain project-specific safety plans (e.g. Safety Management Plan)
• Perform and coordinate safety assessments across the full project lifecycle
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate risks using methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis
• Define and implement risk mitigation measures for integrated systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g. Machinery Directive)
• Assess and approve design changes with potential safety impact
• Coordinate safety-related activities across multidisciplinary project teams
• Interface with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory bodies
• Provide safety assurance documentation and support audits and certifications
• Monitor and track safety actions throughout the project lifecycle
• Escalate unacceptable risks and deviations from safety requirements
• Coach and advise project teams on product safety topics
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety processes and practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent technical level)
• Several years of relevant experience in engineering, system integration, or EPC projects
• Strong multidisciplinary technical understanding (mechanical, electrical, controls)
• Knowledge of the Machinery Directive and applicable safety standards
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies (e.g. FMEA, HAZOP, Fault Tree Analysis)
• Understanding of system integration rather than pure product development
• Strong analytical skills combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to interpret and apply safety procedures in non-standard project environments
• Good communication skills in an international and cross-functional setting
• Experience with safety lifecycle management is a plus
• Familiarity with industrial systems such as energy systems, control systems, or rotating equipment is a plus
• Ability to work independently and take ownership within projects

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