Remote Senior Process Safety Engineer — PHA/PSM Leader

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Chemical Process Safety Engineer to lead hazard analyses, implement safety programs, and drive regulatory compliance across operations. The role emphasizes strong remote collaboration and expert technical guidance in process safety.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in PHA methods, risk assessment, and training delivery, with a proven ability to influence safety culture in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years in chemical process safety with hazard analysis and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of PHA methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of PSM elements and regulatory requirements (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP).
• Experience with remote safety communication and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead PHAs (HAZOP, LOPA, What-If) and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement Process Safety Management programs.
• Analyze PSI for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate incidents and root causes; recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver technical training on process safety topics to teams.
• Review designs for process safety compliance.
• Maintain and update safety procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with safety, operations, and engineering teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
• Provide expert technical advice on chemical process safety.

Skills

Hazard analysis

PHA methodologies

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Remote communication

HSE leadership

Safety training

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Consequence modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Chemical Process Safety Engineer to lead hazard analyses, implement safety programs, and drive regulatory compliance across operations. The role emphasizes strong remote collaboration and expert technical guidance in process safety.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in PHA methods, risk assessment, and training delivery, with a proven ability to influence safety culture in a remote work environment.