20 Senior Process Safety Engineer jobs in South Africa

Listing reference: arcmt_000522

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 June 2025

Industry: Manufacturing

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly”, a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.

ArcelorMittal South Africa is looking to recruit 3 x Safety Engineers

• Maintain and apply knowledge of current health and safety policies, regulations, and industrial processes and review plans and specifications of new/existing machinery and equipment to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment and evaluate various industrial control mechanisms’ effectiveness.
• Ensure that plants comply with health and safety regulations, paying careful attention after conducting an inspection that requires changes.
• Direct and oversee the installation of safety devices on machinery, and review employee safety programs, recommending necessary improvements as needed.
• Lead Plant teams in analysing High Risk Areas and compile HIRA as well as mitigating actions.
• Perform audits and report the effectiveness of the system safety program.
• Ability to develop schedules, manage projects and complete work according to the developed schedule.
• Brief relevant stakeholders as part of the l reviews of the safety approval process.
• Support incident investigations with the plant, determine root cause analysis and drive corrective actions, until incident closure.
• Focus on Safety Risks and Mitigations towards closing the loops and possible re-engineering risks out of the system,
• Work with production and maintenance procedures to assure the proper administrative controls are in place.
• Work across all integrated teams to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls.
• Implement occupational safety programs and serve as health and safety interface with business.
• Maintains, analyse and monitors KPI’s and progress.
• Provide coaching and training for manager on safety KPI’s.
• Implementation of actions in the area with support from plant teams,
• Plans and coordinate activities and resources,
• Work close with the GMR 2,1 to ensure statutory actions are addressed,
• Responsible to drive, execute and obtain best resources from plant wrt Improvement projects,
• Part of the daily safety dialogue in GM’s meetings and forums – Lead the way and supports GM,
• Responsible for Anomaly recording and action mitigations and closing the loops on these,
• Verifying and sign off with GM on closed Loops,
• Drive Risk Management and inform GM of progress and issues for support:
• PSIF’s – Pro-Actively hinting in area, mitigate, close Loop and verify,
• Oversee the HIRA Champion of Area- Ensure proper HIRA’s are conducted,
• Must obtain / should have excellent technical competencies in electricity, (e.g., being able to read and explain a electric block diagram), mechanics, basic thermodynamics, basic chemistry and materials science, and basic automation. He/she must master these skills enough to be able to understand and detect by him/her the risks present in our industry, and to give a comprehensive advice on, basic chemistry and materials science, and basic automation. He/she must master these skills enough to be able to understand and detect by him/her the risks present in our industry, and to give a comprehensive advice on adequate controls.

• B-Eng. Degree (NQF 8/10) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Safety Management or NEBOSH International General Certification preferable

• Minimum 18 months of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and safety practices
• Proven experience with safety risk management

• Computer Literacy
• Strong Technical skills
• Ability to work and perform under pressure
• Strong Verbal and written communications skills
• Strong problem-solving competency
• An ability to function effectively and independently

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POSITION INFO:

The Process Safety Design Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating process safety strategies and engineering solutions into facility designs, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and reducing operational risk across oil & gas facilities. This role involves working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions in both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Recruiter:

Deka Minas Pty Ltd

Job Ref:



Date posted:

Monday, June 23, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

The Process Safety Design Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating process safety strategies and engineering solutions into facility designs, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and reducing operational risk across oil & gas facilities. This role involves working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions in both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support process safety design activities across project lifecycle stages (conceptual, FEED, detailed design).
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL studies.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation including Bow-Tie diagrams, safety philosophies, Cause & Effect charts, and fire & explosion risk assessments (FERA).
• Design and specify safety systems such as ESD, fire and gas detection, relief systems, and pressure protection devices.
• Perform quantitative risk assessments (QRA), dispersion modeling, and consequence analysis.
• Ensure designs meet local and international codes and standards (API, IEC, NFPA, ISO, OSHA, etc.).
• Support development and review of Safety Cases, SIMOPS plans, and emergency response plans.
• Interface with process, piping, instrumentation, mechanical and civil engineers for integrated safety solutions.
• Participate in design reviews (3D model reviews, P&ID reviews, constructability and operability reviews).
• Provide technical input to procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational teams.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• Postgraduate training in Process Safety Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineering Registration (e.g., PrEng, CEng, PE) is advantageous.
  
  

• Strong knowledge of process safety design principles and risk assessment techniques.
• Proficiency in process simulation tools and safety analysis software (e.g., PHAST, PIPENET, DNV GL, PHA-Pro).
• Familiarity with international oil & gas safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to interpret and develop PFDs, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.
• Highly analytical with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to operational integrity and safety.
  
  

• 5–10 years of experience in process safety and risk management within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience in design and review of safety systems for upstream, midstream, or downstream facilities.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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The Process Safety Design Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating process safety strategies and engineering solutions into facility designs, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and reducing operational risk across oil & gas facilities. This role involves working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions in both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support process safety design activities across project lifecycle stages (conceptual, FEED, detailed design).

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL studies.

• Develop and maintain safety documentation including Bow-Tie diagrams, safety philosophies, Cause & Effect charts, and fire & explosion risk assessments (FERA).

• Design and specify safety systems such as ESD, fire and gas detection, relief systems, and pressure protection devices.

• Perform quantitative risk assessments (QRA), dispersion modeling, and consequence analysis.

• Ensure designs meet local and international codes and standards (API, IEC, NFPA, ISO, OSHA, etc.).

• Support development and review of Safety Cases, SIMOPS plans, and emergency response plans.

• Interface with process, piping, instrumentation, mechanical and civil engineers for integrated safety solutions.

• Participate in design reviews (3D model reviews, P&ID reviews, constructability and operability reviews).

• Provide technical input to procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.

• Postgraduate training in Process Safety Engineering (preferred).

• Professional Engineering Registration (e.g., PrEng, CEng, PE) is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of process safety design principles and risk assessment techniques.

• Proficiency in process simulation tools and safety analysis software (e.g., PHAST, PIPENET, DNV GL, PHA-Pro).

• Familiarity with international oil & gas safety regulations and standards.

• Ability to interpret and develop PFDs, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.

• Highly analytical with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Attention to detail with a commitment to operational integrity and safety.

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in process safety and risk management within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sector.

• Demonstrated experience in design and review of safety systems for upstream, midstream, or downstream facilities.

Required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in Kariega, Eastern Cape .

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the automotive industry within Production/ Product Engineering / Quality environment
• Knowledge of vehicle functions (Body, powertrain, chassis, electrical)
• Ability to process and analyse complex data
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate and present at all levels within the organisation
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in new projects with the establishment of Product Safety to implement actions/corrective actions to vehicle safety requirements for the prevention of repeat failures using the Product Safety catalogue (lessons learnt).
• Inspecting pre-series units with other Q-type responsible PSB’s to expedite safety relevant problem recognition and corrective action implementation.
• Undertaking regular vehicle and line checks to evaluate current production (parts, part assemblies and sub-assemblies) and obtain corrective actions for potential safety relevant problems detected.
• Representing the Quality Assurance Department during technical discussions with Service and the Product Safety Committee.
• Ensuring/initiating and assisting in the establishment of corrective action to resolve problems, tracking monitoring of the implementation of agreed actions, and verification of effectiveness within Production/Field with the Service Department.

To apply, please email your CV to Kerry O’Hagan at (Email Disabled) .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

Reference: E.L001986-AK-1

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Quality Engineer (Product Safety Representative) to join our client's team in Kariega.

The Quality Engineer (Product Safety Representative) will ensure that the Group adheres to the legal obligation to ensure product safety to avoid risks where possible.

Duties:

1. Assisting in new projects with the establishment of Product Safety. The target is complete implementation of actions/corrective actions to vehicle safety requirements for the prevention of repeat failures with the use of the Product Safety catalogue (lessons learnt).
2. Inspecting pre-series units in conjunction with other Q-type responsible PSB’s to expedite safety relevant problem recognition and corrective action implementation.
3. Undertaking regular vehicle and line checks to evaluate current production (parts, part assemblies and sub-assemblies), and obtain corrective actions for any potential safety relevant problems detected.
4. Representing the interest of the Quality Assurance Department during technical discussions with Service and the Product Safety Committee.
5. Ensuring/Initiating and/or assisting in the establishment of corrective action to resolve the problem, tracking monitoring of the implementation of agreed actions and verification of the effectiveness within the Production / Field with the Service Department.

Qualifications:

1. National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
2. 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the automotive industry within Production/ Product Engineering / Quality environment.

Essential Skills:

1. Knowledge of the vehicle functions (Body, powertrain, chassis, electrical).
2. Ability to process and analyse complex data.
3. Strong computer skills (Ms Office incl. HyperKVS, AVON, AQUA, ELSAWin, FIS).
4. Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
5. Ability to communicate and present at all levels within the organisation.
6. Be a self-starter and be able to work independently.

The Quality Engineer (Product Safety Representative) will ensure that the Group Africa adheres to the legal obligation to ensure product safety to avoid risks of loss/damages to person or property that arise from the use of vehicle products.

• Assisting in new projects with the establishment of Product Safety, targeting complete implementation of actions/corrective actions to vehicle safety requirements for the prevention of repeat failures using the Product Safety catalogue (lessons learnt).
• Inspecting pre-series units in conjunction with other Q-type responsible PSBs to expedite safety-relevant problem recognition and corrective action implementation.
• Undertaking regular vehicle and line checks to evaluate current production (parts, part assemblies, and sub-assemblies), and obtain corrective actions for any potential safety-relevant problems detected.
• Representing the interest of the Quality Assurance Department during technical discussions with Service and the Product Safety Committee.
• Ensuring/initiating and/or assisting in the establishment of corrective action to resolve problems, tracking monitoring of the implementation of agreed actions, and verification of the effectiveness within the Production/Field with the Service Department.

National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Experience needed:

3-5 years’ relevant experience in the automotive industry within Production/Product Engineering/Quality environment.

• Knowledge of vehicle functions (Body, powertrain, chassis, electrical).
• Ability to process and analyze complex data.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate and present at all levels within the organization.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to make informed decisions and appoint accountability on behalf of the Group.

• Knowledge of the vehicle functions (body, powertrain, chassis, electrical)
• Ability to process and analyse complex data
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate and present at all levels within the organization
• Be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Be able to make informed decisions in appointing accountability on behalf of the group

• Knowledge of Konzern systems

• Assisting in new projects with the establishment of product safety. The target is a complete implementation of actions/ corrective actions to vehicle safety requirements for the prevention of repeat failures using the product safety catalogue (lessons learnt)
• Inspecting pre-series units in conjunction with other Q-type responsible PSBs to expedite safety-relevant problem recognition and corrective action implementation
• Undertaking regular vehicle and line checks to evaluate current production (parts, part assemblies and sub-assemblies), and obtain corrective actions for any potential safety-relevant problems detected
• Representing the interest of the Quality Assurance Department during technical discussions with the Service and the Product Safety Committee
• Ensuring/ initiating and/ or assisting in the establishment of corrective action to resolve the problem, tracking monitoring of the implementation of agreed actions and verification of the effectiveness within the production/ field with the Service Department