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Process Safety Specialist · Geneva – Vernier (On-site only) · Full-time · Start date: · no later than early June 2026 · Temporary contract · Helvetic Payroll is supporting a major international leader in the cosmetics and beauty industry in the search for a senior Process Safety ...

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Process Safety Specialist

Geneva – Vernier (On-site only)
Full-time

Start date:
no later than early June 2026
Temporary contract

Helvetic Payroll is supporting a major international leader in the cosmetics and beauty industry in the search for a senior Process Safety Specialist to reinforce its industrial site in Vernier.

This position is a key safety and risk-prevention role within a highly regulated chemical production and R&D environment. You will work at the intersection of production, industrialisation and HSE to ensure safe process design, scale-up and operations.

Your Mission
As Process Safety Specialist, you will act as a technical reference for industrial process safety on site.

You will support production and engineering teams in identifying, assessing and mitigating risks linked to chemical processes and industrial installations.

You will contribute directly to the robustness of operations and to the deployment of a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and maintain the site Process Safety Management System in alignment with regulations and internal standards
Provide expert support to Production, Industrialisation and R&D teams during process development, scale-up and industrial transfer
Conduct hazard identification, HAZOP and risk assessments and define mitigation measures
Validate Management of Change (MOC) from a process safety perspective
Maintain and update the process risk portfolio and safety documentation
Facilitate cross-functional risk workshops involving production, engineering and HSE stakeholders
Deliver clear technical reports and ensure implementation of corrective actions
Support compliance with ATEX, OPAM, Industrial Hygiene and environmental safety requirements
Promote and strengthen process safety awareness and best practices across the site
Participate in industrial performance and improvement projects impacting process design and operations

Required Profile

Mandatory requirement:
Master's degree in Industrial Process Safety, Environment & Quality (or equivalent discipline in chemical/process safety). Applications without this academic background cannot be considered.
We are looking for a senior operational profile (10 years of experience) with hands-on exposure to industrial chemical environments.

Experience & Skills
10 years of experience in Process Safety within chemical, fine chemical, pharmaceutical or cosmetics manufacturing
Practical experience in industrial risk assessment and safety reviews (HAZOP, risk analysis, mitigation plans)
Exposure to production plants, pilot plants or industrialisation environments
Good knowledge of ATEX, process hazards and industrial safety regulations
Ability to interact with both technical teams and operational stakeholders
Strong communication and training capabilities
Hands-on and pragmatic approach to safety in production environments

Languages

French:
fluent (mandatory for operational interactions on site)

English:
professional level

Work Conditions
100% on-site in Vernier (no remote work)
Industrial production environment
Close collaboration with Production, Engineering, HSE and R&D teams

Why This Role?
Strategic operational safety role within a global manufacturing environment
Direct impact on industrial risk prevention and plant performance
Cross-functional exposure (production, engineering, HSE, R&D)
Opportunity to shape safety culture and industrialisation processes