Process Safety Lead

Are you a proactive and motivated Process Safety Lead and have an interest in the UK storage and energy market? This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience at a small but growing international organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient and secure energy future.

Highview Power is seeking a Process Safety Lead to head the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety management (PSM) systems across all operational and project sites. The Process Safety Lead will ensure that process safety risks are systematically identified, assessed, and controlled in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

In return, Highview Power will provide the successful candidate with training and development opportunities, competitive salary and the chance to be a part of building a cleaner, greener, better future for everyone.

About Highview

Highview Power is an award-winning energy storage technology company that designs and develops long-duration energy storage solutions for utility and distributed power systems, that uses liquified air as the energy storage medium.

Highview Power’s proprietary long duration, zero emissions energy storage system utilises cryogenic technology and surplus electricity; at times of low demand/low cost to make liquid air which can be stored. Later, this energy can be converted back into electricity and released into the grid, at times of high demand/high cost.

Our cryogenic technology has been dubbed as "the missing link" to making Renewable Green Energy sources a more resilient, reliable and cost-effective option when compared with traditional carbon alternatives.

Highview Power values its employees and is committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive working environment.

Requirements

Process Safety Strategy & Governance 

• Develop and maintain the company’s Process Safety Management framework. 
• Implement a “safety in design” module within Highview’s safety management system using best in class industrial practice such as safety case regime/industrial gases practice.
• Act as Process Safety Technical Authority for Highview in both design and operations.
• Facilitate and participate in project Bowtie Risk Assessments, HAZID/ENVID, HAZOP, SIL studies, and other safety workshops as required to ensure integration into operational practice and procedures. 
• Define and maintain the Process Safety role profile and competency requirements for relevant staff. 
• Prepare and utilise Process Safety Master Document Register and Philosophies/Guidelines to facilitate project delivery
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, offering expert guidance on process safety, fire safety, and risk management.
• Review inter-discipline engineering (IDC) documents
• Preparation of safety studies calculations which may utilise PHAST, FRED etc as required.
• Design and review of fire protection systems, including Fire Water P&IDs, demand calculations, passive fire protection, and fire & gas/safety equipment layouts.
• Comply with all safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Update and maintenance of all Process safety related statistical reporting.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management 

• Oversee the identification and evaluation of major accident hazards (MAHs). 
• Ensure the development and maintenance of Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) and associated performance standards, with implementation guidance into operational inspection and maintenance routines. 
• Support COMAH compliance and interface with regulatory bodies as required. 

Training & Competency 

• Coordinate and deliver process safety training, including Bowtie methodology and safety in design toolsets. 
• Support the development of a process safety culture through awareness campaigns and engagement with design and site teams. 

Incident Investigation & Learning 

• Lead or support investigations into process safety incidents and near hits. 
• Ensure root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Monitor process safety KPIs and lead improvement initiatives. 
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Projects teams to embed process safety into design and operational decision-making. 

Benefits

• Private Medical and Dental Insurance

• Financial Wellbeing Support Platform, including hunting down lost pensions, access to Independent Financial Advisors, and retail discounts.
• Attractive salary package
• Annual salary review at management's discretion
• 25 days of paid annual leave
• Automatic enrolment in the pension scheme after 3 months of service, with the option for salary sacrifice
• Season ticket loan available
• Opportunities for Learning and Development