Process Safety Engineer - Hybrid Work & Growth

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth & certification

Hybrid work arrangements

George location

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a diligent Process Safety Engineer to enhance safe operations in the chemical sector. You will develop and implement robust safety management systems, conduct HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA and lead incident investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes ISD principles, risk analysis, and strong reporting skills, with opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid work arrangement in the George area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in process safety within chemical, oil or gas.
• Strong ISD knowledge and risk assessment methods.
• Experience with hazard studies (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA).
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Proven cross‑department safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PSM programs.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Deliver safety training.
• Oversee mechanical integrity program.

Skills

Process safety

Risk assessment

HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA

ISD principles

Root cause analysis

Technical report writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Consequence modeling tools

Risk analysis software

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a diligent Process Safety Engineer to enhance safe operations in the chemical sector. You will develop and implement robust safety management systems, conduct HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA and lead incident investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes ISD principles, risk analysis, and strong reporting skills, with opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid work arrangement in the George area.