Remote Process Safety Engineer: Compliance & Risk

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Remote position

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support Mossel Bay operations from a remote location. The role focuses on risk assessment, hazard identification, and implementing robust safety management systems across industrial processes.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background with at least six years in process safety within Oil & Gas or chemical processing, and knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years in process safety within Oil & Gas or chemical processing.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage process safety management (PSM) programs.
• Conduct PHAs including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA studies.
• Identify potential safety hazards and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with national and international process safety regulations.
• Investigate safety incidents and determine root causes.
• Develop and deliver process safety training to relevant personnel.
• Review engineering designs and modifications for safety implications.
• Maintain process safety information (PSI) and documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and collaborate with operations teams.

Skills

Process safety engineering

Risk assessment

PHA (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA)

OSHA PSM knowledge

Report writing

Leadership

Remote work

Chemical/Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to support Mossel Bay operations from a remote location. The role focuses on risk assessment, hazard identification, and implementing robust safety management systems across industrial processes.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background with at least six years in process safety within Oil & Gas or chemical processing, and knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.