SHE Process Safety Senior Specialist

Sasol Secunda, Mpumalanga

Category: Job Vacancy Posted: May 04, 2026 Closes: May 13, 2026 Views: 13

Job Description

  • Facilitate PHA & ad hoc risk assessments using methodologies such as HAZOP, PHR, LOPA, SIL, Fault/Event Tree, Human Factors, Inherent Safer Design, Explosion modelling and Risk Ranking, communicate findings and obtain managements' formal response to PHA recommendations.
  • Facilitate/participate in PSSRs, incident investigations, assist in compiling reports, lessons learned & next steps.
  • Identify potential or actual changes, assess their effects, improve risk management using hierarchy of controls.
  • Assist operations regarding technical aspects Sasol Specs, API, NFPA and ASME of PSM and clarify PSM standards and elements.
  • Advise on Safety Case technique information to support regulatory permitting and authorisations where applicable.
  • Provide assurance that PHA information is used in operation of other PSM elements eg SOPs, Emergency procedures.
  • Develop and maintain plant specific PSM procedures and checklists, by interpreting Sasol STDs, procedures, specs and guidelines.
  • Drive operational hub PSM initiatives, plant rollout and embedding PSM system.
  • Conduct MHI studies where applicable, analyse MHI regulations, ensure compliance.
  • Advise on land use for operational areas based on relevant studies.
  • Identify potential process and asset features that could escalate emergency events into major incidents.
  • Carry out PSM stand-by duties and co-ordinate external risk assessments.
  • Utilise lessons learnt to advise management to avoid repeat events.
  • Utilise consequence modelling and probability analysis to develop solutions.
  • Perform quality assurance of risk studies conducted by PSM Specialists and Practitioners & advise accordingly.
  • Assess quality cost effective solutions during risk assessments to ensure optimum risk design within acceptable risk parameters.Support, monitor identification of PSCE.
  • Utilize a FER-SI tool to derive fire, explosion and toxic index.
  • Plan/meet project management objectives in technical, professional and expert areas of work.
  • Conduct audit/plant inspections to assure the effectiveness of actions taken in incident investigations, PHA, KUE.
  • Assist in preparation for 3rd party audits and insurance engineers visits by collecting information, organising, planning and tracking follow up.
  • Research/propose/assist in the implementation of best practice and fit for purpose solutions to meet changing business and work requirements.
  • Gather and analyse data on PHA, MHI reports, observations, audits, incidents, and advise management on high risks.
  • Assist senior managers to be better PSM leaders eg be visible felt leaders.
  • Keep up to date with latest developments, and develop knowledge relating to the PSM field and personal mastery in technical skills application.
  • Coordinate PSM related projects eg facility siting.
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of career path.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships on all levels.
  • Liaise with accredited engineering facilities AIA, Sasol Group Technology, external, etc. regarding process projects.Liaise with neighbouring Sasol and non-Sasol plants on potential incident escalation scenarios.
  • Demonstrate influential relationships with manager/peers/company leaders.
  • Attend sharing and networking activities within the group/external forums.
    Deliver knowledge based process safety training as SME/coach/mentor.
  • Participate in process safety culture transformation programmes and other initiatives as an element SME.
  • Audit/make recommendations on permit to work system to improve business efficiency.

Requirements

  • University Bachelors Degree
  • Experience: 9+ relevant years