Specialist Process Safety

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent solutions firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Specialist – Process Safety. This senior role involves providing expert process safety leadership, managing process safety risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating safety studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, at least 20 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to lead critical safety initiatives in the oil & gas and chemical industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in process safety and/or process engineering.
• Strong practical experience in process safety studies and risk assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Lead and facilitate process safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA/SIL, Bowtie, and QRA.
• Review and approve process safety and engineering deliverables for projects and operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Support design reviews, MOC activities, and operational risk assessments.
• Investigate process safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Act as a key technical interface with clients and project teams.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Specialist – Process Safety to support our clients operations and projects by providing expert process safety and process engineering leadership. This role is ideal for a senior professional with extensive experience in managing process safety risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Lead and facilitate process safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA/SIL, Bowtie, and QRA.
• Review and approve process safety and engineering deliverables for projects and operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and international codes.
• Support design reviews, MOC activities, and operational risk assessments.
• Investigate process safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Act as a key technical interface with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of experience in process safety and/or process engineering.
• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong practical experience in process safety studies and risk assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical industry standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.