Senior Process Safety Expert

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ERM Full time

About ERM

At ERM, we have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale. Our work revolves around solving pressing climate, carbon, ESG, and sustainability challenges for our clients. We are proud to collaborate with influential clients on complex projects that drive real results.

Our Culture

We pride ourselves on being built around a Partnership model, where our Partners are both shareholders and leaders of the organization. This framework fosters a strong sense of community, unity, and shared purpose among our team members. Inclusive collaboration is at the heart of creating a compassionate workplace that blends seamlessly with our high-performance culture.

About the Job

ERM seeks an experienced Senior Process Safety Expert or Global Technical Risk Manager to join its Safety Service team in Johannesburg, South Africa. Our clients face growing pressure to enhance their environmental, health & safety ('EHS') performance and reduce operational risk. Our Safety Services team helps clients address these demands and transform EHS activities from a necessary cost into a value-creating asset.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in technical risk, process safety, and related sustainability areas, with a passion for working with clients and supporting consultant teams in delivering complex projects. If you have the necessary technical skills and are motivated by opportunities to contribute to commercial growth through business development activities, this role may be suited to your interests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the successful delivery of ERM projects by providing technical guidance and expertise.
  • Develop and implement Process Safety management systems, compliance programs, and audit plans.
  • Facilitate Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs) and compile reports using specialized software.
  • Conduct risk assessments, including baseline risk assessments, risk control strategies, task risk, and continuous risk management.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions.
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
  • Travel domestically and internationally to fulfill project requirements.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Risk Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Process Safety, Technical Risk, or Fire Risk fields, with a proven track record in PSM-related consulting environments.
  • Strong understanding of behavioral and human factors safety concepts.
  • Experience in resource efficiency and climate change services.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Commercial acumen, business development, and project management skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and provide insights to support client needs.

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.



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