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Symrise AG

Job Description
At Symrise we create inspiring scent and taste experiences for products that are a staple part of every life, such as perfumes, personal care products, detergents and household cleaners, beverages, snacks, sweets, pet food and baby food. With over 9,000 employees in 90 different countries, we have established ourselves as one of the world's leading companies in our industry. Our scents, flavors, cosmetic ingredients and functional ingredients can be found in more than 30,000 products in around 160 countries.

Your Role

As a Chemical Process Safety Engineer (m/f/d) you are a member of the global Chemical Safety Management (CSM) Team and responsible for ensuring compliance with Symrise Process Safety Management (PSM) policies and procedures and regulations. In addition, your responsibilities include the effective application of process safety related programs, developing innovative solutions for evolving standards, establishing, and fostering a healthy and effective process safety culture, and managing risks.
  • Manage, coordinate, and implement all elements of the Symrise Process Safety Management (PSM) program in addition to any requirements specific to the location.
  • Schedule, lead, and document the PHA/HAZOP evaluations for new and existing processes.
  • Perform Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to determine if the risk of an incident scenario is low enough to meet company requirements.
  • Coordinate and schedule internal and external compliance review audits.
  • Develop, implement, and provide process safety training and monitor compliance with training requirements.
  • Perform technical reviews of proposed new projects and process changes to identify and communicate any PSM ramifications.
  • Report on the status of process safety incidents to management, lead investigations related to these incidents, and coordinate the development of corrective actions based upon investigations.
  • Provide oversight of the Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR) process.
  • Perform routine monitoring of documentation to ensure compliance with Symrise process safety requirements, including written procedures, Process Safety Information (PSI), and closure of PHA/HAZOP and audit action items.


  • A successfully completed degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, or a technician specializing in chemical engineering.
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in process safety, production, or plant planning.
  • Very good written and spoken German and good English skills.
  • Ability to build business partnerships across and between functional groups and lead a project or technical team.
  • High energy and passion for excellence, bias for action, adaptability, and resilience.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task, follow through, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Some international travel (10%) will be required between global Symrise locations.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

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