Process Safety Engineer

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

Engages in the implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management and Sustainability programmes and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities, developing requirements, supporting implementation through training and communication and monitoring implementation through audit and inspection. Conducts and supports incident investigations and risk assessments. Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge and familiarity of regulatory and organisation requirements and standards and works to ensure these requirements are fully implemented.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, implement, support and maintain an effective management HSE Process Safety Management System at the site to assure and promote site compliance with all applicable legislation, policies and operating procedures.
• Evaluate the Safety and Environmental Risks associated with New Process Introductions as well as modifications to existing Processes to determine the necessary controls required to ensure safety.
• Conduct technical assessments of new equipment and facilities to an agreed schedule utilizing recognised formal risk assessment methodologies as appropriate to the assessment e.g. Hazop, PHA, LoPA, etc.
• Identify and assess Major Accident Scenarios as required under the Comah regulations and in line with company procedures.
• Maintain and update Hazard Area Classifications.
• Conduct Chemical Risk assessments.
• Provide technical support to the operating and manufacturing operations to help resolve issues and determine best practice relating to site safety and environmental performance
• Establish procedures and practices to maximise the effectiveness of the site emergency preparedness response.
• Plan, participate and support internal audit programmes to routinely verify the continuing effectiveness of the site HSE Management System.
• Support and provide relevant training in accordance with established training plans

• University, or equivalent, qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Science or similar scientific field (mandatory)
• 4-5 years GMP experience in a CDMO or pharmaceutical organisation
• Master’s degree in HSE Process Safety or equivalent (desired)
• Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at work (desired)
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to ensure that the requirement necessary for the Control of Major Accident Hazards are being fully implemented
• Knowledge of HSE theories and concepts, with a good understanding of the underlying principles of Safety Management and a basic understanding of HSE Management Systems
• Knowledge of the operating principles and safety features of pharmaceutical processing technologies
• Fluency in English is a requirement.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

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