Senior Chemical Engineer - Process Safety

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an experienced Senior Chemical Engineer specialized in Process Safety to lead the development, implementation, and management of process safety management systems across our chemical operations.

You will conduct PHA/LOPA, HAZOP studies, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training, ensuring compliance with national and international standards while guiding engineering and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in chemical process engineering with strong process safety focus.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM, HAZOP, and risk assessment techniques.
• Experience with SIS and emergency response planning.
• CCPSC or similar certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Conduct hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Investigate process safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on process safety to engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with national and international process safety regulations and standards.
• Develop and deliver process safety training for plant personnel and management.

Skills

PSM leadership

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Engineer specializing in Process Safety to join their team in Pretoria . This critical role will ensure the highest standards of safety are maintained across all chemical operations. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive process safety management systems. This position requires a proactive individual with deep expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to safeguard personnel, assets, and the environment within our facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including PHA, LOPA, and MOC procedures.
• Conduct thorough hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Investigate process safety incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on process safety requirements to engineering and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international process safety regulations and standards.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs to plant personnel and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in chemical process engineering with a strong focus on process safety.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM elements , HAZOP methodology, and risk assessment techniques.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and emergency response planning.
• Professional certification in Process Safety (e.g., CCPSC) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective safety leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work on critical safety initiatives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Continuous professional development and training in safety best practices.
• A culture that prioritizes safety above all else.