Process Safety Engineer

About the role

The Process Safety Engineer will join Thales' Process Safety Team at the Mulwala site, providing expert risk and safety engineering guidance for high‑risk chemical and explosive manufacturing. Reporting to the Process Safety Manager, the role focuses on maintaining and improving safety management systems in a major hazard environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments and implementation of control measures for precise process safety risk assessments.
• Advise engineering teams on risk management to enhance safety outcomes.
• Ensure on‑time completion of Major Hazard Facility (MHF) safety assessments.
• Plan and facilitate process safety and safety assessment workshops.
• Identify and report deficiencies in plant, equipment and maintenance manuals relevant to MHF assessments.
• Oversee Management of Change processes and provide safety input for capital projects.
• Conduct incident investigations and define remedial actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, process safety or a related engineering discipline.
• Understanding of chemical plant design, process reliability and risk control principles.
• Knowledge of plant hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) methodology.
• LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis).
• Incident investigation techniques.
• Management of Change (MoC) processes.
• Experience with Major Hazard Facility (MHF) safety assessments.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration plus superannuation.
• Hybrid work environment (ThalesFlex).
• Veterans leave, fitness passport discount, employee discounts and modernised paid parental leave.
• Novated lease options and family support programs.
• Personal and professional training development opportunities.