Job ID:  33777

Senior Process Safety Engineer (F/M/X)

Industrial
Permanent

Brazil - Paulinia, BR, 13148-914

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

About the role 

Our Process Safety team, composed of 9 people, is integrated within the HSE department and focuses on driving Process Safety Management (PSM) excellence across our industrial operations, ensuring the effective identification, assessment, and control of process safety risks in collaboration with manufacturing sites and cross-functional stakeholders. 

As a Senior Process Safety Engineer, you will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and HSE teams to develop, implement, and continuously improve process safety programs. You will lead risk assessment activities, support barrier management programs, coordinate incident investigations, and ensure the consistent application of process safety standards across our Site. You will have the opportunity to influence operational excellence, strengthen safety culture, and contribute to the prevention of major process safety events. You will be accountable for: 

  • Risk Management & Assessment: Lead and support PHA studies (HAZOP, LOPA, vulnerability assessments, and other risk methodologies) to identify, evaluate, and mitigate process safety risks. 
  • Process Safety Governance & Standards: Develop, review, implement, and communicate global and local process safety standards, providing technical guidance and training to manufacturing sites. 
  • Barrier Integrity & Operational Safety: Support barrier management programs, MOC, bypass management, and PSSR processes through standards development, audits, training, and site support to ensure safe operations. 
  • Incident Investigation, Auditing & Compliance: Lead process safety incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies, participate in audits, assess compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 
  • Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and report process safety performance indicators, implement process safety programs, promote knowledge sharing, and recommend corrective, preventive, and innovative solutions in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. 

We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.  

  

About you 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering, with solid experience in Process Safety within an industrial environment, ideally in the chemical industry. A postgraduate degree or specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering and/or Process Safety is highly desirable. 

Competencies 

  • Process Safety Expertise: Strong experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), CCPS Risk-Based Process Safety (RBPS) principles, and key methodologies including HAZOP, LOPA, risk assessments, barrier management, MOC, and PSSR. 
  • Investigation, Auditing & Compliance: Proven ability to lead incident investigations, apply root cause analysis methodologies, conduct process safety audits, and support regulatory and corporate compliance initiatives. 
  • Data Analysis & Communication: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, knowledge of Power BI and process safety performance dashboards, and fluent English communication skills. 

Behaviors 

  • Strong safety and process leadership, with a risk-based decision-making approach and the ability to influence teams while fostering a strong process safety culture across the organization. 
  • Results-driven problem solver, combining proactive thinking, accountability, autonomy, and resilience to effectively address challenges and deliver business objectives. 
  • Highly effective communicator and collaborator, capable of working across teams, building alignment, and driving performance through strong stakeholder engagement and teamwork. 

 

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is: R$ 171.200 - 214.000 (with hazard pay and 13o salary included) per year in Brazil. Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives. 
 
Benefits: 

  • Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support. 
  • Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses. 

 

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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