Process Safety Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Generous vacation and holidays

Professional development & certs

Stable employment

Positive safety-focused environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a leading chemical manufacturing company, seeks a Process Safety Engineer to safeguard chemical processes at their Kimberley facility. You will lead PHAs, develop PSM programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.

You will perform QRA, contribute to SIS design and verification, investigate incidents, and deliver process safety training to staff. CSP certification is a plus and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in process safety engineering in chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas.
• Solid knowledge of process safety principles, with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP familiarity.
• Experience with PHAs and developing PSM programs.
• Familiarity with SIS and functional safety (IEC 61508/61511).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence abilities.
• CSP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) such as HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA.
• Develop and implement Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Ensure compliance with process safety regulations and standards.
• Perform consequence modeling and quantitative risk assessments (QRA).
• Review and approve management of change (MOC) requests for process safety.
• Design and verify safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver process safety training to personnel.
• Maintain and ensure accessibility of PSI information.

Skills

Process safety

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SIS design

IEC 61508/61511

PHA methods (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA)

PSM programs

MOC process

QRA modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a highly competent Process Safety Engineer to join their facility in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role is vital for ensuring the safety and integrity of chemical processes, preventing accidents, and protecting personnel and the environment. You will be responsible for conducting hazard identification and risk assessments, developing safety procedures, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Working closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, you will champion a strong safety culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute significantly to process safety management within a critical industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA studies.
• Develop and implement robust Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable process safety regulations and industry standards.
• Perform consequence modeling and quantitative risk assessments (QRA).
• Review and approve management of change (MOC) requests related to process safety.
• Develop and implement safety instrumented systems (SIS) design and verification.
• Conduct incident investigations and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and deliver process safety training to relevant personnel.
• Maintain process safety information (PSI) and ensure its accuracy and accessibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process safety engineering, preferably in the chemical, petrochemical, or oil and gas industry.
• Thorough understanding of process safety principles, methodologies, and standards (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP).
• Experience conducting PHAs and developing PSM programs.
• Knowledge of safety instrumented systems (SIS) and functional safety (IEC 61508/61511).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous vacation and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Stable and secure employment.
• Positive work environment focused on safety.
• Potential for career advancement within the company.