Process Safety Chemist

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.
Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is a leading refiner and recycler of precious group metals. The growing demand for low carbon and responsibly sourced products is creating growth opportunities in critical metals recycling and secondary refining, and as the world's largest precious metals recycler, PGMS is a key player in the circular economy.
The Process Safety Specialist is responsible conducting Process Safety evaluations to support the process development, kilo lab and plant scale manufacturing groups. The role will have a focus on the evaluation of Organometallic processes but will also support our Refining and Chemicals processes as required.
The role requires knowledge of specialized concepts in the areas of Process Safety including the physical testing of chemical reactions and materials using calorimetry, performing desktop calculations/evaluations based on model compounds/processes, and analyzing data to assess the severity of known hazards and provide suggestions for mitigation.
The role will support the Process Safety Risk Management (PSRM) team by generating reports through research, testing, and data analysis. The incumbent will be an active participant process hazard assessments (PHAs) or HAZOPs and contribute to incident investigations involving reactive chemistry throughout the site. This will also include liaising with 3rd parties to facilitate additional testing as required.
Your Responsibilities

• To lead and support the Organometallics business in reaction and Process Safety: design studies to establish and quantify reaction hazards, their control and relief case identification.
• To support other local R&D and Manufacturing groups on-site
• To develop timely and efficient Process Safety testing plans to meet project goals and timelines.
• Performs Process Safety testing using techniques such as reaction calorimetry (EasyMax/OptiMax), DSC, TGA, etc.
• Sets up, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates, and adjusts the Process Safety testing equipment to ensure they are kept at optimal conditions to perform, or work with outside vendors to do the same.
• To analyse and interpret data generated from testing and provides safety assessments and practical suggestions for improvements and risk mitigations.
• To document scientific procedures in a laboratory notebook
• To contribute to and actively participate in process hazard assessments (PHAs) to identify hazard scenarios and make recommendations.
• To prepare reports summarizing safety testing data and recommendations
• To serve as a technical lead for Process Safety on projects and provide guidance to the project team(s)
• Develops technical proficiency, thinks independently, exercises sound judgements that correspond with experience, and adheres to safe work practices.
• To support learning and best practice sharing across Process Safety for Organometallics within JM
• To take on any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Requirements for the role

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent with 7 - 9 years related experience. MS with 5-7 years' experience, or PhD with 3-5 years' experience
• Prior experience in Process Safety, 3+ years preferred.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical reports.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and statistical software
• Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions quickly.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Process Safety techniques such as: DSC, TSu, Reaction Calorimetry, ARC, and common analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, NMR, TGA, etc.
• Experience communicating effectively to management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

How you will be rewarded:
We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing - for you and your family. We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities. We'll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you - a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on job share and flexible working patterns.
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