Remote Chemical Process Safety Engineer

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Chemical Engineer with a strong focus on process safety for a fully remote role. You will develop, implement, and audit PSM programs across global manufacturing sites, including Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in chemical process engineering with extensive PHA, HAZOP, FMEA, MOC, PSSR, and Mechanical Integrity experience, and can lead audits, training, and incident investigations from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years in chemical process engineering with a focus on process safety.
• Knowledge of PSM elements (PHA, MOC, PSSR, Mechanical Integrity).
• Experience leading HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP standards.
• Strong analytical and remote collaboration skills.
• CCPSC certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain PSM programs globally.
• Lead PHAs including HAZOP, What-If, and FMEA.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, identify hazards.
• Develop risk reduction strategies and engineering controls.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver process safety training for engineers and operators.
• Stay current with evolving process safety regulations.
• Collaborate with site engineers to foster a safety culture.
• Manage documentation for procedures, trainings, and audits.

Skills

PSM

PHA

HAZOP

FMEA

MOC

PSSR

Mechanical Integrity

OSHA PSM

EPA RMP

CCPSC

Hazard Analysis

Risk Mitigation

Remote Collaboration

Industrial Safety

Audit & Training

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Chemical Engineer with a strong focus on process safety for a fully remote role. You will develop, implement, and audit PSM programs across global manufacturing sites, including Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in chemical process engineering with extensive PHA, HAZOP, FMEA, MOC, PSSR, and Mechanical Integrity experience, and can lead audits, training, and incident investigations from anywhere.