Remote Principal Chemical Engineer - Process Safety Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Generous leave

Professional development

Remote work equipment provided

Flexible hours

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Chemical Engineer with a Process Safety focus for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will lead the development and oversight of robust process safety management systems across diverse operations.

You will run PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/What-If), investigate incidents, strengthen mechanical integrity, and guide design and operations with regulatory insight.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced knowledge of process safety management (PSM).
• Experience leading PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/What-If) for chemicals processes.
• Strong regulatory and standards understanding across international and local codes.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain comprehensive PSM programs across operations.
• Lead and facilitate PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/What-If) for new and existing processes.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses with corrective actions.
• Develop and implement mechanical integrity programs for critical equipment.
• Provide guidance on process safety in design, modification, and operation.
• Deliver training on process safety to engineering and operations staff.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and codes.
• Conduct periodic safety audits and drive a proactive safety culture.

Connaissances

Process Safety

Hazard & Risk Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Remote Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Technical Reporting

Risk Assessment

Formation

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Outils

PHAST

EFFECTS

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Chemical Engineer with a Process Safety focus for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will lead the development and oversight of robust process safety management systems across diverse operations.

You will run PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/What-If), investigate incidents, strengthen mechanical integrity, and guide design and operations with regulatory insight.