Plant and Process Safety Expert | Experte Anlagensicherheit /Prozess-Sicherheit (m/w/divers)
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
As a Plant and Process Safety Expert in Darmstadt, you will serve as a key consultant and specialist for occupational and plant safety within a global science and technology environment. Your daily responsibilities include conducting Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, performing risk analyses for process engineering systems, and developing comprehensive explosion protection concepts. You will provide safety-technical advice during the planning, maintenance, and modification of complex production facilities, ensuring all operations meet rigorous safety standards. Beyond technical analysis, you will support operational units by conducting safety inspections, performing hazard assessments, and leading incident investigations. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while collaborating with diverse teams to protect people, customers, and the environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to apply deep technical expertise in a high-stakes chemical-pharmaceutical production setting while driving innovation in safety management.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or Diploma in Natural Sciences or Engineering (preferably Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Safety Engineering). Additional qualification as an Occupational Safety Specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit) is preferred.
Experience
- Professional experience in process and plant safety within the chemical-pharmaceutical industry
- Advanced knowledge in the evaluation of chemical reactions and technical plants
- Proven expertise in risk analysis methodologies (HAZOP) and conceptual explosion protection
- Experience in project management and independent problem-solving for complex safety issues
- Experience conducting safety inspections and hazard assessments
Languages
Additional
- The role is based in Darmstadt. Candidates should possess high social and methodological competence with a strong customer-service orientation.
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