Remote Chemical Process Safety Specialist
Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Engineering
Safety Engineer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Chemical Engineering
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chemical Process Safety Specialist to join their team on a fully remote basis. This critical role will focus on ensuring the highest standards of safety across all chemical operations, developing and implementing robust safety management systems, and providing expert guidance on hazard identification and risk mitigation. You will be instrumental in fostering a strong safety culture throughout the organization, working with various departments to maintain compliance with national and international safety regulations.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in process safety, a proactive approach to risk management, and excellent communication skills to effectively influence and train stakeholders remotely. This is a key position contributing to the safety and sustainability of our client's operations globally.
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive process safety programs and procedures.
- Conduct and lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP, LOPA, and What-If studies.
- Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses (RCAs), and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
- Provide training and guidance to employees and management on process safety best practices.
- Maintain process safety information (PSI) and management of change (MOC) procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related safety discipline.
- 5+ years of experience specifically focused on process safety in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
- In-depth knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) standards (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP).
- Proven experience in conducting and facilitating PHAs and RAs.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Strong presentation and communication abilities for remote team collaboration and training.
- Competitive salary and performance-driven incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Generous allowance for home office equipment and professional development.
- Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
- A vital role contributing to the safety and integrity of chemical operations worldwide.
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