Hybrid Process Safety Engineer - Oil & Gas

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to strengthen safety across oil and gas facilities. You will identify hazards, assess risks, and help implement robust SMS to prevent incidents and protect personnel and the environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance to uphold regulatory compliance and industry best practices, review designs for process safety integrity, and lead incident investigations to prevent recurrences.

Qualifications

• Identify hazards and assess risks to prevent incidents.
• Develop and implement safety management systems (SMS).
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PHAs (HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA) and document findings.
• Develop and implement safety management systems and procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified hazards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Review engineering designs for process safety integrity.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

Skills

Hazard analysis (PHA)

HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA

SMS implementation

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Process Safety Engineer - Oil & Gas Facilities

About the Role Our client, a leader in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a dedicated Process Safety Engineer to join their team in **Centurion, Gauteng**. This role is integral to ensuring the highest standards of safety across all operational facilities. You will be responsible for identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and implementing robust safety management systems to prevent incidents and protect personnel, assets, and the environment. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry best practices. This is a vital position for maintaining the integrity and safety of our client's operations in **Centurion**.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA studies.
• Develop and implement safety management systems (SMS) and procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified hazards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry standards (e.g., OHS Act, PSM).
• Review engineering designs and modifications to ensure process safety integrity.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending