Remote Lead Process Safety Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Process Safety Engineer for a fully remote role in the oil & gas sector. You will develop and manage Process Safety Management programs, conduct PHAs, and oversee safety instrumented systems across global facilities.

The position emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, safety culture, and collaboration with distributed teams. Strong leadership and regulatory compliance experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Conduct PHAs (HAZOP, LOPA, What-If) for new and existing facilities.
• Oversee SIS and other safety-critical elements.
• Investigate process safety incidents and determine root causes.
• Develop and deliver process safety training.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Process safety management

Hazard analyses (PHA)

HAZOP

LOPA

What-If analyses

Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Root-cause investigation

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Process Safety Engineer for a fully remote role in the oil & gas sector. You will develop and manage Process Safety Management programs, conduct PHAs, and oversee safety instrumented systems across global facilities.

The position emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, safety culture, and collaboration with distributed teams. Strong leadership and regulatory compliance experience are essential.