Remote Senior Process Safety Engineer | Lead PHA/PSM

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Technology stipend

Comprehensive health insurance and/or;

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer for a fully remote role across South Africa, with focus on safety across process operations. You will lead PHAs, develop PSM programs, and guide incident investigations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in process safety, strong regulatory knowledge (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP), and excellent remote communication skills to influence decisions and drive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience focused on process safety in chemical/oil & gas/petrochemical industries.
• In-depth knowledge of process safety principles, standards (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP), and best practices.
• Experience facilitating PHAs and conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, LOPA, and What-If studies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) programs per regulatory standards.
• Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce process safety risks.
• Investigate process safety incidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs to personnel virtually.
• Ensure compliance with local and international safety regulations and standards.
• Review process designs for safety implications before implementation.
• Maintain process safety documentation, including procedures, permits, and reports.
• Act as SME on process safety for engineering and operations teams.
• Promote proactive safety culture through clear communication across remote teams.

Skills

PHAs facilitation

Risk assessment

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Safety software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer for a fully remote role across South Africa, with focus on safety across process operations. You will lead PHAs, develop PSM programs, and guide incident investigations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in process safety, strong regulatory knowledge (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP), and excellent remote communication skills to influence decisions and drive safety culture.