Senior Process Safety Engineer - Onsite (Richards Bay)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Safety Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role focuses on ensuring safety across chemical processes and operations, developing robust safety management systems and conducting risk assessments to protect personnel, assets and the environment.

You will lead PSM programs, perform PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA), investigate incidents, ensure equipment integrity, review MOC and monitor safety KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years in process safety engineering in petrochemical/chemical manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM elements and risk assessment methods.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• CSP certification is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Process Safety Management programs per industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct PHAs, including HAZOP, LOPA, and What-If studies.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver process safety training to employees at all levels.
• Ensure mechanical integrity of process equipment and safety-critical systems.
• Review designs and Management of Change processes to embed safety.
• Monitor KPIs for process safety and report to management.
• Stay updated with evolving safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

CSP certification

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Process Safety Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role focuses on ensuring safety across chemical processes and operations, developing robust safety management systems and conducting risk assessments to protect personnel, assets and the environment.

You will lead PSM programs, perform PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA), investigate incidents, ensure equipment integrity, review MOC and monitor safety KPIs.