Remote Process Safety Engineer — Hazard Analysis & PSM

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Global projects

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Process Safety Engineer for a remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. You will assess risks, develop and implement safety management systems, and guide operations personnel worldwide from a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA, and risk management, with proven ability to lead remote workshops and ensure regulatory compliance across global facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 6 years of progressive process safety experience in Oil & Gas or petrochemical industries.
• Knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and functional safety.
• Strong communication and remote workshop facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform remote PHAs using HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA for various units.
• Develop and maintain Process Safety Management programs per international standards (OSHA PSM, Seveso).
• Assess risks for highly hazardous chemicals and processes.
• Review MOC procedures to ensure safety implications are addressed.
• Investigate process safety incidents and determine root causes.
• Deliver training on process safety principles to global teams.
• Provide expert advice on safety-critical equipment design, maintenance and inspection.
• Monitor and audit compliance with process safety regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance to foster a safety culture.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in process safety.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Safety software

Analysis tools

SIS

Hazard analysis tools

Remote facilitation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Process Safety Engineer for a remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. You will assess risks, develop and implement safety management systems, and guide operations personnel worldwide from a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA, and risk management, with proven ability to lead remote workshops and ensure regulatory compliance across global facilities.