Senior Process Safety Engineer - PHA & SIS

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Richards Bay location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our Richards Bay team. The role focuses on safe design, operation, and maintenance of chemical processes, with responsibility for robust safety management systems and hazard analyses.

You will lead PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), drive PSM programs, manage incident investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing safety training for staff in a demanding industrial setting in Richards Bay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of process safety experience in chemical/petrochemical industries.
• Knowledge of PSM elements and risk assessment methods.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and relief device design.
• Familiarity with OSHA/NFPA codes and standards.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA.
• Develop and implement Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal policies.
• Provide technical guidance on process safety during design and modification.
• Develop and deliver process safety training to personnel.

Skills

Process safety

HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA

PSM knowledge

SIS experience

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our Richards Bay team. The role focuses on safe design, operation, and maintenance of chemical processes, with responsibility for robust safety management systems and hazard analyses.

You will lead PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), drive PSM programs, manage incident investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing safety training for staff in a demanding industrial setting in Richards Bay.