Senior Process Safety Leader — PHA, SIS, Compliance (Hybrid)

Placements24; Graafwater; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Safety Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to strengthen our client's oil and gas processing facilities. The role combines hands-on site presence with hybrid work flexibility, driving safety integrity across projects and operations.

You will lead PHA studies (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), oversee SIS design and SIL assessments, manage regulatory compliance, and mentor teams to elevate safety culture in a demanding environment near Paarl.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
• 9+ years in process safety within Oil & Gas.
• Experience leading PHA studies (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA).
• Knowledge of PSM elements: MOC, PSSR, Mechanical Integrity, Emergency Planning.
• Familiar with API, NFPA, IEC 61511 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Process Safety Management programs across facilities.
• Lead PHAs including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA.
• Oversee SIS design, verification, and maintenance.
• Maintain SIL assessments and related documentation.
• Investigate process safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver process safety training to personnel.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations.
• Review designs for safety implications.
• Provide guidance to project teams and management.
• Maintain process safety information and records.

Skills

Process safety

PHA leadership

HAZOP

LOPA

FMEA

SIS design

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Process Engineering

Master's or CSP desirable

Tools

Safety software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Safety Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to strengthen our client's oil and gas processing facilities. The role combines hands-on site presence with hybrid work flexibility, driving safety integrity across projects and operations.

You will lead PHA studies (HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA), oversee SIS design and SIL assessments, manage regulatory compliance, and mentor teams to elevate safety culture in a demanding environment near Paarl.