Lead Chemical Engineer - Process Safety

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Shape safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a highly experienced Lead Chemical Engineer with a specialization in Process Safety to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety management systems across our manufacturing facilities.

This senior role requires a deep understanding of chemical processes, with exceptional leadership to influence stakeholders and champion safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive chemical engineering experience with a significant focus on process safety.
• Demonstrated expertise in PHAs and other risk assessment methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of national and international process safety standards and regulations.
• Proven leadership experience in managing safety teams or critical safety projects.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive process safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct PHAs such as HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA studies.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices for chemical facilities.
• Provide expert technical guidance on process safety to engineering, operations, and management teams.
• Develop and deliver training on process safety principles and procedures to employees at all levels.

Skills

Process safety

HAZOP

LOPA

FMEA

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Lead Chemical Engineer with a specialization in Process Safety to join their established operations in Centurion . This critical role involves leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety management systems across all manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with stringent safety regulations, mitigating risks, and fostering a robust safety culture throughout the organization. This senior position requires a deep understanding of chemical processes and hazards, combined with exceptional leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels and champion safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive process safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) such as HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA studies.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry best practices for chemical facilities.
• Provide expert technical guidance on process safety to engineering, operations, and management teams.
• Develop and deliver training on process safety principles and procedures to employees at all levels.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical engineering, with a significant focus on process safety .
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting PHAs and other risk assessment methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of national and international process safety standards and regulations.
• Proven leadership experience in managing safety teams or critical safety projects.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including salary and performance bonuses.
• Generous benefits including comprehensive health coverage and retirement savings plan.
• Significant investment in professional development and advanced safety certifications.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape and lead safety culture at a major chemical manufacturer.