Process Safety Engineer — On-Site Career in Industrial Safety

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Safety Engineer for a Welkom, Free State facility. You will develop and maintain robust process safety systems, perform PHAs, and drive compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP standards.

The role requires 4+ years in process safety within chemical or manufacturing sectors and CSP certification is a strong plus. On-site position with a focus on safety culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in process safety within chemical, petrochemical or manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of PSM principles (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP) and PHAs.
• Familiarity with QRA and risk assessment techniques; strong analytical skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder influence; CSP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Process Safety Management programs and procedures.
• Conduct PHAs including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Deliver process safety training to personnel at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with national and international safety regulations.
• Audit safety systems and implement corrective actions.
• Review MOC proposals to maintain process safety.
• Maintain PSI and ensure accurate accessibility.

Skills

PSM principles

PHA methods (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA)

Risk assessment & QRA

Safety training & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Safety Engineer for a Welkom, Free State facility. You will develop and maintain robust process safety systems, perform PHAs, and drive compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP standards.

The role requires 4+ years in process safety within chemical or manufacturing sectors and CSP certification is a strong plus. On-site position with a focus on safety culture and continuous improvement.