Senior Process Safety Engineer | Chemicals (Hybrid)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

CPD opportunities

Advanced safety certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Process Safety Engineer for our Richards Bay site in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on preventing accidents and mitigating chemical-process risks through robust process safety management systems, PHAs, and incident investigations.

The position blends on-site assessment with hybrid analysis, emphasizing compliance, training, and continuous improvement in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in process safety engineering in chemical/heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of PSM standards (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP).
• Experience leading PHAs and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with mechanical integrity and NDT methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the Process Safety Management program in compliance with regulations.
• Lead PHAs (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA) for new and existing processes.
• Oversee Mechanical Integrity programs for critical equipment.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and deviations; implement corrective actions.
• Deliver process safety training to operations and maintenance staff.
• Ensure permits, licenses, and regulatory compliance are met.
• Maintain P&IDs, safety procedures and emergency plans.
• Provide safety input during design/modification of plant equipment.
• Monitor KPIs and report process safety performance to management.
• Promote strong safety culture across the organization.

Skills

PHAs (HAZOP/What-If/FMEA)

PSM knowledge

Mechanical integrity

NDT methods

Hazard analysis

Education

BEng or BSc in Chemical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Process Safety Engineer for our Richards Bay site in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on preventing accidents and mitigating chemical-process risks through robust process safety management systems, PHAs, and incident investigations.

The position blends on-site assessment with hybrid analysis, emphasizing compliance, training, and continuous improvement in a safety‑driven environment.