Lead Process Safety Engineer - Hybrid, Impact & Growth

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Safety Engineer for a Gauteng-based Oil & Gas facility. The role focuses on developing and overseeing comprehensive process safety management systems, hazard identifications, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with PSM standards.

You will lead PHAs, oversee MOC, SIL workups, and safety training while driving a strong safety culture in a hybrid work setting that combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years in process safety for Oil & Gas.
• Leads PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA) and implements actions.
• Strong knowledge of PSM elements and standards (OSHA PSM, CCPS).
• Experience with SIL assessment and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of SA safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hybrid work capability and safety culture advocate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
• Conduct PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FOA) and ensure action closure.
• Oversee Management of Change (MOC) and risk reviews.
• Maintain SIL assessments and safeguarding.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver process safety training for site personnel.
• Conduct safety audits and regulatory liaison.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Hazard analysis

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

HAZOP/LOPA

OSHA PSM

SIL assessment

Education

BSc Chemical Eng

Tools

PSM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Safety Engineer for a Gauteng-based Oil & Gas facility. The role focuses on developing and overseeing comprehensive process safety management systems, hazard identifications, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with PSM standards.

You will lead PHAs, oversee MOC, SIL workups, and safety training while driving a strong safety culture in a hybrid work setting that combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.