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AXIOM is pleased to announce the appointment of North West-based Process Safety Consultant, Ben Taylor. This appointment is in response to AXIOM’s localisation strategy to support clients with the delivery of technically excellent Process Safety services from the UK industry hubs.

Ben will report to Amanda Garvey Kovac, Process Safety Group Manager and join the expanding team of Process Safety Specialists alongside the Inspection & NDT, Materials and Mechanical engineering services to support clients throughout each stage of the asset life cycle.

Ben began his career in 2005 with Japanese company, Mitsubishi Chemical (formally Nippon Gohsei). His work there included responsibility for the operational and process safety workstreams during the £250Mb project to design and install a second line on an upper tier COMAH site. Before joining AXIOM, Ben worked as Process Safety Consultant helping upper tier COMAH sites by delivering a number of process safety services including HAZOP and LOPA leader.

Working with AXIOM’s expanding team based at The Heath Technical Centre in Runcorn, Ben will play an integral part in the delivery of process safety services delivered to clients across the North West.

AXIOM’s Process Safety Group Manager, Amanda Garvey Kovac said, “We are delighted to welcome Ben to our expanding team. With many years’ experience in industry, Ben has a deep understanding of challenges faced by our clients in the UK industry hubs. He brings a wealth of experience to his role, with a strong back ground in Process Safety. We are confident that he will further our ambitions to boost the Process Safety offerings delivered across the North West ensuring that AXIOM continue to execute their long- term strategic plan in our target sectors.”

Ben added, “I am proud to be joining the AXIOM team to support their strategic regional growth plan in the North West and contribute towards the success of the existing Process Safety team. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring my experience to a dynamic organisation and I am looking forward to collaborating with the team and clients to support the ongoing delivery of exceptional consultancy services.”

AXIOM continue to experience significant growth with successful delivery of their integrated offerings from their regional offices in the North East, North West, Humber and Scotland as their client base grows, reflecting the confidence in AXIOM as trusted partners throughout the asset life cycle.