Process Safety Engineer

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support offshore and onshore oil & gas projects. This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating process-related risks to ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and 5–8 years of relevant experience, alongside strong skills in communication and teamwork. You will take part in safety studies, ensure adherence to industry standards, and support safety management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in process safety or process engineering.
• Hands-on experience with process safety studies.
• Knowledge of oil & gas or petrochemical industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support process safety studies.
• Prepare and review process safety deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.

Skills

Process safety studies involvement

Risk assessment methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support our clients offshore and onshore oil & gas projects and operations. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating process‑related risks to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and support process safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA/SIL, Bowtie, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and review process safety deliverables, reports, and recommendations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Assist in design reviews, MOC, and operational risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry codes.
• Support investigation of process safety incidents and near misses.
• Coordinate with process, project, and operations teams on safety‑related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in process safety and/or process engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with process safety studies and risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of oil & gas / petrochemical industry standards.
• Experience supporting offshore and/or onshore facilities is an advantage.
• Good communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.