Senior Process Safety Engineer — Petrochemical & Energy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to strengthen process safety across design, construction, operation and decommissioning. You will lead hazard analyses like HAZOP/LOPA, and develop robust PSM programs in a major petrochemical/energy facility.

The role requires 8+ years in process safety, solid knowledge of PHA methods and regulatory expectations, and strong leadership to work with multidisciplinary teams. On-site in Polokwane, competitive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process safety engineering, with a strong focus on petrochemical or energy industries.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with PHA methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA).
• Comprehensive understanding of PSM principles and elements.
• Familiarity with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA PSM, Seveso directives).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct PHAs such as HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.
• Ensure compliance with national and international process safety regulations and standards.
• Oversee the management of change (MOC) process for all process modifications.
• Investigate safety incidents and near misses, identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver process safety training programs to personnel.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure adherence to procedures.
• Provide technical guidance on process safety design to engineering teams.
• Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI) and ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Contribute to safety policy development and continuous improvement.

Skills

HAZOP

LOPA

PSM

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Auditing

PSI maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to strengthen process safety across design, construction, operation and decommissioning. You will lead hazard analyses like HAZOP/LOPA, and develop robust PSM programs in a major petrochemical/energy facility.

The role requires 8+ years in process safety, solid knowledge of PHA methods and regulatory expectations, and strong leadership to work with multidisciplinary teams. On-site in Polokwane, competitive package.