Lead Process Safety Engineer - Hybrid On-Site Role

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Process Safety Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will head the Process Safety Management program, conduct PHAs (HAZOP/What-If/FMEA), and lead incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

You will develop safety procedures, manage MOC, train teams, and ensure compliance with OSHA PSM and COMAH standards. A hybrid on-site role with significant site visits is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• At least 10 years in process safety with 3+ years in lead/supervisory role
• Knowledge of PSM elements (PHA, MOC, Mechanical Integrity, Incident Investigation)
• Experience with PHAs (HAZOP/What-If/FMEA) and incident investigations
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM, COMAH and related standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule with significant on-site duties in Richards Bay

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee PSM program across operations
• Conduct PHAs and risk assessments (HAZOP/What-If/FMEA)
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain safety procedures and emergency plans
• Ensure compliance with local and international process safety standards
• Perform regular plant safety audits and inspections
• Provide training on process safety to engineers and operators
• Manage change control (MOC) to safeguard modifications
• Develop KPIs for process safety and monitor performance
• Foster a proactive safety culture across the organization

Skills

Process safety leadership

PHA/HAZOP facilitation

Incident investigation

MOC management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process safety software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Process Safety Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will head the Process Safety Management program, conduct PHAs (HAZOP/What-If/FMEA), and lead incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

You will develop safety procedures, manage MOC, train teams, and ensure compliance with OSHA PSM and COMAH standards. A hybrid on-site role with significant site visits is required.