As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Overview
The Sr. Process & Safety Engineer ensures the safe operation of industrial processes at the Blois site, managing chemical and technical risks in collaboration with EHS, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams. This role provides technical safety expertise for risk analysis, Management of Change (MOC), and compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Act as the site reference for industrial process safety
Conduct risk analyses (PHA, HAZOP, FMEA, PQRA)
Lead MOC processes and support CapEx projects
Ensure compliance with HSE standards (ISO 14000, ICPE, ATEX)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)
Validate technical and safety aspects of projects
Organize safety training and promote safety culture
Monitor HSE KPIs and manage incident investigations
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Safety, or equivalent
5+ years’ experience in process safety within high-risk industrial environments
Expertise in risk analysis tools and change management
Ability to read, analyse, and apply P&ID schematics in operational activities.
Expert in abstract thinking and complex problem-solving
Strong background in Continuous Improvement methodologies and Lean principles to drive operational excellence.
Fluent French and professional English
Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with chemical processes (polymer emulsions, adhesives)
Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ATEX standards
Lean Six Sigma certification
Experience in SEVESO or ICPE-classified sites
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H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
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What We Do
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.
Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.
At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.
And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities
