Process Safety Engineer - Chemical & Energy

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Travel to operational sites

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Process Safety Engineer to enhance safety protocols within the chemical and energy sectors, remote with occasional site visits to Mossel Bay. You will identify, evaluate and mitigate process hazards to protect people, environment and assets.

The role focuses on implementing robust safety management systems, training personnel, and driving continual safety performance through PHAs, PSM, MOC reviews and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process safety in chemical/energy industries.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM principles (e.g., OSHA PSM, Seveso Directive) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and quantitative risk assessment (QRA) is advantageous.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective safety procedures and training.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, What-If, and FMEA studies, for new and existing processes.
• Develop and implement Process Safety Management (PSM) programs aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Review Management of Change (MOC) requests to ensure process safety implications are adequately addressed.
• Investigate process safety incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs to relevant personnel.
• Audit compliance with PSM elements and provide recommendations for continuous improvement in safety performance.

Skills

PHAs

HAZOP

FMEA

PSM

SIS

QRA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SIS

QRA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Process Safety Engineer to enhance safety protocols within the Chemical and Energy sectors, based remotely with potential site visits to Mossel Bay . This critical role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and mitigating process-related hazards to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of personnel, the environment, and company assets. You will be responsible for implementing robust safety management systems and fostering a strong safety culture across operations. This is a vital position for an experienced safety professional committed to upholding the highest standards of operational integrity in high-risk industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) , including HAZOP, What-If, and FMEA studies, for new and existing processes.
• Develop and implement Process Safety Management (PSM) programs aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Review Management of Change (MOC) requests to ensure process safety implications are adequately addressed.
• Investigate process safety incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs to relevant personnel.
• Audit compliance with PSM elements and provide recommendations for continuous improvement in safety performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process safety, with a strong focus on the chemical and energy industries .
• In-depth knowledge of PSM principles (e.g., OSHA PSM, Seveso Directive) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and quantitative risk assessment (QRA) is advantageous.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective safety procedures and training.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized safety certifications.
• Work from home flexibility with occasional travel to operational sites.
• Contribute to creating a safer operational environment in critical industries.