Remote Senior Process Safety Engineer – Petrochemical

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety management across major petrochemical facilities. The role is fully remote, enabling expertise to support Mossel Bay and other sites while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust risk controls.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in process safety within petrochemical/ refining environments, hands-on PHA experience (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process safety engineering within the petrochemical, chemical, or refining industries.
• Proven experience in conducting and leading various PHA methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM elements and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience with remote team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Conduct and lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA studies for complex petrochemical processes.
• Develop and implement effective risk reduction strategies and safeguards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant process safety regulations, standards (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP), and industry best practices.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of safety-critical procedures, such as MOC and PSSR.
• Investigate process safety incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs to plant personnel and engineers.
• Perform safety audits and assessments of facilities and operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to integrate safety into all aspects of facility design and operation.
• Stay abreast of evolving process safety technologies, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Process safety management

PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA)

Risk assessment

PSM compliance

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

CSP (Certified Safety Professional) desirable

Tools

Consequence modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety management across major petrochemical facilities. The role is fully remote, enabling expertise to support Mossel Bay and other sites while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust risk controls.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in process safety within petrochemical/ refining environments, hands-on PHA experience (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), and strong