Job Description
Vacancy: Functional Safety Engineer Location: Royston, UK Job Family: General Engineering Johnson Matthey is currently seeking
Functional Safety Engineer
who will support global sites and be responsible for the implementation of automation safety management standards and policies with a focus on functional safety. The main purpose of this role is to ensure the delivery of safe automation solutions for the process/machinery domain within the Global EC&I Team. Initially, this will involve completing gap analysis with global safety standards and policies that can be used for both capital and non-capital projects. This will then lead to upgrading existing site systems in line with these standards. Your responsibilities: Develop and implement long-term plans for functional safety & process control improvements. Evaluate risks and support with functional safety related PHR/ HAZOP actions in compliance with process safety management standards. Guide and train area personnel on process control methodology to assist process control improvement efforts. Manage functional safety competency internally across PGMS including contractor management. Support process control related activities of site capital projects. Understand how safety devices and components are assembled, programmed, and applied to reduce hazards from machinery and processes to reduce operational risk. Support medium to large CAPEX projects with the implementation of the safety lifecycle. Prepare and review engineering studies, design drawings, documents, material, and equipment specifications.
Requirements for the role: Degree in Electrical / Automation based subject or equivalent with industrial experience. Proven knowledge in functional safety (e.g. TUV Functional Safety Certified) and able to develop functional safety plans, participate in layer of protection analysis studies, develop safety requirement specifications, lead functional safety assessments, verify design calculations, develop or check validation & proof test procedures. Experience of developing procedures and techniques to be used for operations and maintenance, such as the response to faults and failures identified by diagnostics, inspections, or proof-tests. Experience of maintaining functional safety systems using computerized maintenance management systems. Proven experience working in automation, control industry, and instrumentation.
How you will be rewarded: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions, and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences, or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views, and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM. Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part-time, job share, and flexible working patterns. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised. For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us, and we will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence, and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. JBRP1_UKTJ
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Vacancy: Functional Safety Engineer Location: Royston, UK Job Family: General Engineering Johnson Matthey is currently seeking
Functional Safety Engineer
who will support global sites and be responsible for the implementation of automation safety management standards and policies with a focus on functional safety. The main purpose of this role is to ensure the delivery of safe automation solutions for the process/machinery domain within the Global EC&I Team. Initially, this will involve completing gap analysis with global safety standards and policies that can be used for both capital and non-capital projects. This will then lead to upgrading existing site systems in line with these standards. Your responsibilities: Develop and implement long-term plans for functional safety & process control improvements. Evaluate risks and support with functional safety related PHR/ HAZOP actions in compliance with process safety management standards. Guide and train area personnel on process control methodology to assist process control improvement efforts. Manage functional safety competency internally across PGMS including contractor management. Support process control related activities of site capital projects. Understand how safety devices and components are assembled, programmed, and applied to reduce hazards from machinery and processes to reduce operational risk. Support medium to large CAPEX projects with the implementation of the safety lifecycle. Prepare and review engineering studies, design drawings, documents, material, and equipment specifications.
Requirements for the role: Degree in Electrical / Automation based subject or equivalent with industrial experience. Proven knowledge in functional safety (e.g. TUV Functional Safety Certified) and able to develop functional safety plans, participate in layer of protection analysis studies, develop safety requirement specifications, lead functional safety assessments, verify design calculations, develop or check validation & proof test procedures. Experience of developing procedures and techniques to be used for operations and maintenance, such as the response to faults and failures identified by diagnostics, inspections, or proof-tests. Experience of maintaining functional safety systems using computerized maintenance management systems. Proven experience working in automation, control industry, and instrumentation.
How you will be rewarded: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions, and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences, or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views, and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM. Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part-time, job share, and flexible working patterns. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised. For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us, and we will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence, and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. JBRP1_UKTJ
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