Senior Process Safety Engineer – Lead PHA/PSM Expert

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health & retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional training

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a seasoned Lead Process Safety Engineer to ensure top safety standards across Oil & Gas operations. Lead PHAs, develop PSM programs, and oversee safety-critical systems while fostering regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance to prevent major incidents and mentor teams in advanced process safety practices. Relocation assistance is offered for candidates moving to Polokwane.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in process safety engineering, with Oil & Gas exposure.
• Expert in PHA methodologies, LOPA, and SIL.
• Experience implementing and managing PSM systems.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, relief systems, and emergency response planning.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in Polokwane region or similar industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead PHAs (HAZOP, LOPA, What-If) studies.
• Develop and implement PSM programs.
• Oversee mechanical integrity of safety-critical systems.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain safety procedures and guidelines.
• Provide expert process safety training.
• Ensure compliance with national and international process safety regulations.

Skills

Process safety leadership

Hazard analysis (PHA)

LOPA & SIL assessments

PSM implementation

Emergency response planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a seasoned Lead Process Safety Engineer to ensure top safety standards across Oil & Gas operations. Lead PHAs, develop PSM programs, and oversee safety-critical systems while fostering regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance to prevent major incidents and mentor teams in advanced process safety practices. Relocation assistance is offered for candidates moving to Polokwane.