Process Safety Engineer

Elsa Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support offshore and onshore oil & gas projects. The successful candidate will identify and mitigate process-related risks, ensuring safety and compliance. Key responsibilities include supporting process safety studies, preparing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering with 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support process safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA/SIL.
• Prepare and review process safety deliverables, reports, and recommendations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.

Skills

Process safety studies

Risk assessment methodologies

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

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.