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About the Role

The Process Safety Engineer will ensure the safe design, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes by proactively identifying and mitigating process-related risks. This role supports compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, leads hazard analysis and risk assessments, and drives continuous improvement in process safety performance to protect people, assets, and the environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the process safety management (PSM) role for the site as per defined 20 pillars in TMICC.
Attain Technical Authority (TA) certification as an SME for Flammable liquids, combustible dust, Fire safety management system, PSM and Ammonia refrigeration systems.
Ensure compliance with NSW (WHS & EPA) and TIMCC safety regulations in Ammonia plant, Flammable liquids, combustible dust, dry and wet Fire system.
Lead internal and external PSM audits and ensure timely closure of action items.
Maintain up-to-date records of all registers (pressure vessel, PRV/PSV, boiler, gas detector calibrations).
Ensure the Annual Fire Safety statement (AFSS) certificate and other fire system regulatory checks are conducted in a timely manner.
Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), including HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, and Bowtie Analysis.
Implement recommendations to mitigate identified gaps.
Identify, assess, and mitigate process-related hazards across various plant areas.
Review and validate safety integrity levels (SIL) and layer of protection analysis (LOPA) studies for the Ammonia plant.
Collaborate with other engineers to review P&IDs, PFDs, and equipment layouts from a safety standpoint.
Review and update cause & effect control logic and interlock systems for the Ammonia plant.
Lead or support investigations of process-related incidents.
Use tools like SCAT, 5 Whys, or Fishbone diagrams to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
Participate in the development and implementation of regular testing of Emergency Response Plans (ERP).
Coordinate mock drills for ERP.
Conduct studies to determine dispersion modeling during Ammonia leaks.
Develop and deliver training sessions on process safety management (PSM) principles.
Ensure operational and maintenance staff are aware of hazards and safe handling procedures.
Evaluate safety implications of process changes.
Lead the eMoC process for the site as MoC coordinator and SME.
Track leading and lagging indicators such as process deviations, loss of containment, or safety-critical equipment failures.
Prepare monthly/quarterly safety performance reports for senior management.
Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, SHE Team, QA/QC, and Engineering teams.
Communicate technical safety information to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
Act as a safety advocate, promoting a proactive safety culture across the plant.
Lead and initiate projects for PSM at site level following Early Equipment Management methodology.

Requirements

Experience in chemical, FMCG, oil or gas (3-5 years).
Ability to operate confidently with cross-functional teams.
Ability to communicate technical safety information to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
Ability to act as a safety advocate, promoting a proactive safety culture.
Knowledge of process safety management systems.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration safety, flammable liquids, combustible dust, fire systems, and hazardous area classification is advantageous.
Experience working with contractors.
Understanding of NSW WHS & EPA requirements related to PSM is advantageous.
Strong skills in process safety, health & environment.
Solid understanding of process safety principles.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and associated process safety.
Proven track record in leading improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Ability to manage competing demands in time-critical environments.
Ability to think end-to-end and take ownership for results.
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization.
Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working.

Skills

Process Safety Management (PSM)
Hazard Analysis
Risk Assessment
HAZOP
What-If Analysis
FMEA
Bowtie Analysis
Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Cause & Effect Control Logic
Interlock Systems
Incident Investigation
Root Cause Analysis
SCAT
5 Whys
Fishbone Diagrams
Emergency Response Plans (ERP)
Dispersion Modeling
Training Delivery
Management of Change (MoC)
Process Safety Metrics
Reporting
Stakeholder Management
Influencing Skills
Continuous Improvement
Ammonia Refrigeration Safety
Flammable Liquids Safety
Combustible Dust Safety
Fire Systems Management
Hazardous Area Classification
NSW WHS & EPA Regulations

Location

Minto

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Tertiary qualification in chemical engineering or similar demonstrated experience

Benefits

Market-competitive pay
Performance-related rewards
Flexible ways of working
Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
Time off to rest and recharge
Ongoing learning and development opportunities

About the Company

Life tastes better with ice cream. With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity.
Our culture is high-performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next.
We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves.
People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end.
People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
Roles with real accountability and visible impact.
Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done.
Continuous learning and development as the business grows.
Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Equal Opportunity

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples.