Remote Chemical Process Safety Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Safety culture initiative

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure the highest safety standards across operations. You will develop, implement, and manage process safety management (PSM) programs, conduct risk assessments, analyze safety data, and guide regulatory compliance from a remote location.

Responsibilities include PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), incident investigation, PSI and MOC upkeep, training, and ensuring compliance with national and international safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related safety field.
• 5+ years of chemical process safety engineering experience.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM elements and CCPS guidelines.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and hazard studies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret safety data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Process Safety Management systems and procedures.
• Conduct PHAs including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA studies.
• Investigate process safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with national and international process safety regulations.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs for sites and engineers.
• Maintain PSI and MOC processes.

Skills

PSM knowledge

Hazard analysis

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Remote Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure the highest standards of safety across their operations. This critical role involves developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive process safety management (PSM) programs, working entirely from a remote location. You will conduct risk assessments, analyze safety data, and provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance and best practices to various project teams and operational sites. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated safety professional to make a significant impact on hazard prevention and risk mitigation within the chemical industry, collaborating from Paarl .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and procedures.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA studies.
• Investigate process safety incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international process safety regulations.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs to site personnel and engineers.
• Maintain process safety information (PSI) and management of change (MOC) processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related safety field.
• 5+ years of experience specifically in chemical process safety engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM elements and industry best practices (e.g., CCPS guidelines).
• Experience conducting various types of risk assessments and hazard studies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex safety data.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration capabilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant lifestyle flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Opportunity to champion safety culture and drive critical safety initiatives.