Process Safety Engineer (m/f/d)

Working Location: Friedrichshafen / Dahlewitz / Oberusel

An exciting opportunity is available for a Process Safety Engineer. As a Process Safety Engineer, it is essential to the design, execution and successful implementation of process safety requirements for chemical process operations in Europe.

This role demands extensive experience in process safety, process engineering, and recognition of functional safety engineering application. This role will be located in Friedrichshafen / Dahlewitz / Oberusel supporting that location as well as all location in Europe (mainly Germany).

In this role, you will travel up to 10% domestically.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What You Will Be Doing

• Understand engineering project scope, specifications, and design criteria while driving a proactive PSM culture at our site(s).
• Implement all aspects of process safety management, including compliance with applicable regulations, reviewing effectiveness of process hazard assessments, supporting PHAs, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and other process safety modeling activities.
• Complete reviews of scenarios and risk engineering to support design and implementation of PSM projects, including loss prevention, top risk, and leading PHA recommendations and other improvements.
• Support the business with functional safety aspects/ (IEC 61508, ISO EN 61511 and ISAS84)
• Lead, coordinate and participate in PHAs and willing to get trained to be a PHA facilitator.
• Perform/participate in root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize our software platforms to manage changes and coordinate as required for site assistance.
• Support identification of explosive atmospheres and the completion of hazardous area classifications.

Who We’re Looking For

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements

• Associate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Process Safety degree with several years of experience in a chemical operating manufacturing or pilot plant facility, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Process Safety degree with several years of experience in a chemical operating manufacturing or pilot plant facility, OR
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Process Safety degree with several years of experience in a chemical operating manufacturing or pilot plant facility, OR
• JD / PhD in Chemical Engineering, Engineering or Process Safety degree, OR
• Several years of experience in a chemical operating manufacturing or pilot plant facility in lieu of a degree
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be fluent in German and English.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of all SEVESO III Directive elements
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication through written and verbal methods
• Professionally raise awareness of PSM non-compliance matters and communicate with all levels of site personnel in a professional manner

Job Category

HS & E

Posting Date

22 Sept. 2026; 00:09

Pay and benefits

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.