Specialist Process Safety

Elsa Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Specialist – Process Safety to support clients' operations and projects. This role demands a senior professional with a minimum of 20 years' experience in managing process safety risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and international codes. Responsibilities include leading process safety studies and acting as a key interface with stakeholders. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and strong expertise in the oil and gas sector.

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.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and international codes.

Skills

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

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.