Process Safety Engineer — On-site Safety & Compliance Lead

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Safety Engineer for our client’s facility in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on maintaining PSM, leading PHAs, MOC reviews, and incident investigations to uphold safety and integrity in chemical operations.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background with 4+ years in process safety, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in RCA and safety reporting. On‑site, full‑time role with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of process safety engineering experience in chemical/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PSM, OSHA PSM and relevant safety regulations.
• Proven experience conducting PHAs (HAZOP/What-If/FMEA).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• South Africa work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Process Safety Management (PSM) system.
• Conduct PHAs (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA) and other risk assessments.
• Perform Management of Change (MOC) reviews for process modifications.
• Investigate process safety incidents and near misses; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs.
• Ensure compliance with national and international safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections of plant operations and equipment.
• Develop emergency response plans and PSI documentation.
• Advise management on process safety matters.

Skills

Process safety engineering

PHAs

MOC reviews

Root cause analysis

Incident investigation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Process Safety Engineer for our client’s facility in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on maintaining PSM, leading PHAs, MOC reviews, and incident investigations to uphold safety and integrity in chemical operations.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background with 4+ years in process safety, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in RCA and safety reporting. On‑site, full‑time role with opportunities for development.