Process Safety Engineer - Remote-Ready, Risk & Compliance

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Remote support where feasible

Exposure to advanced process safety

Major projects exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Process Safety Engineer to support Centurion operations, applying process safety principles to assess risks and enhance hazard controls across Oil & Gas and chemical processing facilities.

The role covers PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), PSM program development, SIS and relief systems design, incident investigation, and safety training for operations and engineering staff. Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, API and NFPA standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of process safety experience in Oil & Gas or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PSM elements, hazard identification techniques, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and emergency relief systems design.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM, API, NFPA standards.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA) and facilitate risk assessments.
• Develop and manage Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with national and international safety standards.
• Oversee mechanical integrity programs for critical equipment and safety systems.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver process safety training to operations and engineering staff.

Skills

Process Safety

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

PSM

SIS design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SIS

Emergency relief design

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Process Safety Engineer to support Centurion operations, applying process safety principles to assess risks and enhance hazard controls across Oil & Gas and chemical processing facilities.

The role covers PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), PSM program development, SIS and relief systems design, incident investigation, and safety training for operations and engineering staff. Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, API and NFPA standards is essential.