Remote Senior Process Safety Engineer Risk Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 2,461,000 - 4,430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office stipend

Health insurance package

Professional development & training

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead, develop and oversee robust process safety management programs in a fully remote role within the global energy sector. You will drive hazard identification, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance across operations worldwide.

You will apply extensive expertise in PSM, HAZOP/LOPA/QRA, and incident investigations while delivering training, mentoring teams, and推动 continuous safety improvements in a dynamic, remote environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of process safety engineering in oil & gas or chemical industries.
• Strong knowledge of PSM elements (PHA, MOC, PSSR, incident investigation).
• Experience with HAZOP, LOPA, QRA studies.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM, NFPA, API standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive PSM systems and programs.
• Conduct HAZOPs, LO-PA, and QRAs.
• Identify process safety hazards and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Deliver process safety training to personnel.
• Investigate process safety incidents and near misses, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Manage safety-critical equipment and ensure reliability and integrity.
• Oversee MOC processes to assess and control changes.
• Act as SME on process safety principles and methodologies.
• Contribute to safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process safety knowledge

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Risk assessment software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead, develop and oversee robust process safety management programs in a fully remote role within the global energy sector. You will drive hazard identification, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance across operations worldwide.

You will apply extensive expertise in PSM, HAZOP/LOPA/QRA, and incident investigations while delivering training, mentoring teams, and推动 continuous safety improvements in a dynamic, remote environment.