Senior Process Safety Engineer (Hybrid) Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Process Safety Engineer to strengthen safety management at their Queenstown facility. The role focuses on leading PHAs, developing robust PSM programs, and advising on process safety across operations. Hybrid engagement includes site work in Queenstown with remote analysis.

The candidate will investigate incidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous safety improvements. Strong communication and ability to influence stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in chemical process safety engineering.
• Expertise in facilitating and leading PHAs (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA).
• In-depth knowledge of PSM elements and applicable safety regulations.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design and verification principles advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct PHAs (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA) for complex chemical processes.
• Develop, implement and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.
• Investigate process safety incidents and near misses; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with national and international process safety regulations and best practices.
• Review engineering designs, MOC proposals and PSSRs to ensure safety integrity.
• Develop and deliver process safety training to engineering, operations and maintenance teams.
• Provide SME guidance on process safety queries and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report KPIs and champion a safety culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SIS design and verification

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Process Safety Engineer to strengthen safety management at their Queenstown facility. The role focuses on leading PHAs, developing robust PSM programs, and advising on process safety across operations. Hybrid engagement includes site work in Queenstown with remote analysis.

The candidate will investigate incidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous safety improvements. Strong communication and ability to influence stakeholders are essential.