Process Safety Engineer

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk.; Banggai; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk, through its Banggai Ammonia Plant in Central Sulawesi, seeks an experienced Process Safety Engineer to strengthen PSM and drive operational excellence. You will implement PSM programs, lead hazard analyses, and manage MAH risks while ensuring compliance with international standards.

Working closely with the Senior Process Safety Engineer and cross-functional teams, you will coordinate audits, MOC, PSPIs, and PSI updates to maintain safe, reliable plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Safety Engineering or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of PSM, hazard identification, risk assessment, and loss prevention.
• Hands-on experience in HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, What-If Analysis, and interpreting P&IDs and PFDs.
• Familiarity with international process safety standards and guidelines, including OSHA PSM, CCPS, API, NFPA, ASME.
• Training or certification in PSM Awareness, HAZOP, LOPA, or related process safety methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and safety procedures.
• Conduct and facilitate process hazard assessments (HAZOP, HAZID, What-If, LOPA, QRA).
• Support Major Accident Hazard (MAH) management, barrier management, and IPL integrity.
• Coordinate PSM audits, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and compliance actions.
• Facilitate the Management of Change (MOC) process for safe plant modifications.
• Monitor PSPIs, identify risks, and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
• Support Permit to Work (PTW) compliance and safety system controls.
• Investigate LOPC events and incidents, ensuring lessons learned are implemented.
• Coordinate insurance risk recommendations and closure of observations.
• Facilitate safety committees and cross-functional safety improvement initiatives.
• Maintain PSM documentation and Process Safety Information (PSI) for compliance.

Skills

Process Safety Management

HAZOP

What-If Analysis

LOPA

PFD/P&IDs interpretation

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

PSM guidelines

Job description

We're Hiring a Process Safety Engineer!

PT Panca Amara Utama is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to strengthen process safety management and operational excellence at our Ammonia Production Plant.

Working closely with the Senior Process Safety Engineer and cross-functional teams, this role will be responsible for implementing Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, conducting process hazard assessments, managing major accident risks, and ensuring compliance with international safety standards to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

Work Location: Banggai Ammonia Plant – Central Sulawesi

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Safety Engineering or a similar role, preferably in Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Chemical, or Ammonia Production industries.


• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), hazard identification, risk assessment, and loss prevention principles.


• Hands‑on experience in HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, What‑If Analysis, and interpreting P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).


• Familiarity with international process safety standards and guidelines, including OSHA PSM, CCPS, API, NFPA, ASME, and relevant industry practices.


• Training or certification in PSM Awareness, HAZOP, LOPA, or related process safety methodologies.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional coordination skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, loss prevention practices, and safety procedures in line with regulatory and industry requirements.


• Conduct and facilitate process hazard assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP, What‑If, LOPA, QRA, Bow Tie Analysis, consequence modelling, and other relevant risk studies.


• Support Major Accident Hazard (MAH) management, including barrier management, Safety and Environmental Critical Elements (SECE), and Independent Protection Layer (IPL) integrity.


• Coordinate PSM audits, Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and compliance assessments, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions.


• Facilitate the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure plant modifications are properly assessed, documented, and implemented safely.


• Monitor Process Safety Performance Indicators (PSPIs), identify emerging risks, and recommend preventive and corrective actions.


• Support Permit to Work (PTW) compliance, equipment isolation practices, and safety system override/inhibit controls.


• Investigate Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) events, process safety incidents, and near misses, ensuring lessons learned and preventive measures are implemented.


• Coordinate insurance risk engineering recommendations, track improvement programs, and ensure effective closure of observations.


• Facilitate employee participation programs, Process Safety Committee meetings, and cross‑functional safety improvement initiatives.


• Maintain and update PSM documentation, procedures, and Process Safety Information (PSI) to ensure accuracy and compliance.

About Us

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk, formerly known as PT Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk., underwent a transformative rebrand in 2022 to better align with its vision of leading Indonesia's drive towards world‑class industrialization. Established in 2006, the company initially ventured into LPG and Condensate production with its refinery facility in Palembang. Over the years, it expanded its operations, notably entering the Ammonia production sector through its subsidiary, PT Panca Amara Utama, at the Banggai Ammonia Plant in Sulawesi Tengah. ESSA has evolved into a leading company committed to contributing to Indonesia's world‑class industrialization processes. The company places a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and sustainability considerations in all its endeavors. With records of accomplishment of innovation and excellence, ESSA continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Indonesia's industrial landscape.