Senior Process Safety Engineer – Oil & Petrochemical

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and incentive program

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement fund contributions

Professional growth and certifications

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a major client in the Oil & Gas sector, seeks a Senior Process Safety Engineer for the Rustenburg, North West hub. You will lead Process Safety Management, conduct PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), oversee investigations, and drive safety procedures across facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years in process safety, SIS experience, and CSP/CCPSC certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process safety engineering within the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or chemical industries.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM elements, PHA methodologies, and risk assessment techniques.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and functional safety.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and API RP 75.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in the North West region is beneficial.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CCPSC) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA studies.
• Oversee incident investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) for safety-related events.
• Develop and implement safety procedures and operating guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant national and international process safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of facilities and operations.
• Manage Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure safety is considered in all modifications.
• Develop and deliver process safety training to site personnel.
• Interface with regulatory bodies on process safety matters.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Skills

Process safety management

PHAs HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SIS

Functional safety

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a major client in the Oil & Gas sector, seeks a Senior Process Safety Engineer for the Rustenburg, North West hub. You will lead Process Safety Management, conduct PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), oversee investigations, and drive safety procedures across facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years in process safety, SIS experience, and CSP/CCPSC certifications are desirable.