Senior Specialist SHE Process Safety (PSM) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

• The purpose of this position is to provide specialist Process Safety and Risk management support to Natref in Sasolburg and Durban. This position reports to the Lead Engineer - PSM & Risk, SHERQ. The position is based in Sasolburg with support of Natref’s Durban Operations, when required.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• The evaluation of process operations and design through risk assessments to ensure minimization of accidents, incidents, and events that harm people, property, or the environment.
• The facilitation of process hazard analysis/studies, auditing, process safety information sharing and operational knowledge support to line management.
• Apply the appropriate root cause analysis techniques to process sfatey incidents d share the outcomes with  relevant stakeholders.
• The Implementation of process safety strategy to meet SHE performance goals.
• Serves as team member in the compilation of Sasol process safety related Specifications and Group Procedures for the Sasol Group* Provide expert guidance and assurance on technical PSM aspects
• Provide expert guidance and assurance on technical PSM aspects to PSM Specialists and Practitioners
• Facilitate PHA and ad hoc risk assessments using methodologies such as HAZOP, PHR, LOPA, SIL, LOC, FEI, CEI, Fault/Event Tree, Human Factors, Inherent Safer Design, Explosion modelling and Risk Ranking
• Facilitate/participate in PSSRs, incident investigations and assist in compiling reports, lessons learned and next steps.
• Provide assurance that the PHA information is used in operation of the other PSM elements e.g. SOPs, Emergency procedures, etc.
• Identify the impact of potential or actual changes, assess their effects, and improve risk management using hierarchy of controls.
• Assist operations with the technical aspects of PSM and clarify PSM standards and elements when required.
• Advise on Safety Case technique information to support regulatory permitting and authorisations where applicable.
• Provide input in the design, development and maintenance of the PSM system.
• Develop and maintain plant specific PSM procedures, checklists where applicable, by interpreting Sasol and Natref standards, processes, specifications, and guidelines.
• Conduct MHI studies where applicable, analyse MHI regulations and ensure compliance.
• Advise on land use for operational areas based on the 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 assessment studies if required.
• Utilise lessons learnt to advise management on the prevention of  repeat events.
• Evaluate the quality of previous risk studies and advise accordingly.
• Assess quality cost effective solutions during risk assessments to ensure optimum risk design within acceptable risk parameters.
• Utilise consequence modelling and probability analysis to develop solutions
   

Leadership Competencies

• Support and monitor the identification of PSCE.
• Utilize a FER-SI tool to derive fire, explosion and toxic index.
• Plan and meet project management objectives in technical, professional and expert areas of work.
• Conduct audits and plant inspections to assure the effectiveness of actions taken in incident investigations, PHA, KUEs, etc.
• Assist in preparation for 3rd party audits and insurance engineers’ visits by collecting information, organising, planning and tracking follow up.
• Research, propose and 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 e.g. 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 e.g. facility siting.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of career paths (e.g. shadowing opportunities for Practitioners).
   

Functional Competencies

• Scenario development Incident Classification, Investigation and Reporting
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Systems development and Implementation
• Benchmarking
• Process Safety and Hazards Control
• SHE Policy and Strategic Objectives
• SHE into Business Plans and Procedures
• SHE Legislation and Regulation
• SHE Audit
• SHE Inspections
• Safe Systems of Work
   

Formal Education and Experience

• University Bachelor's Degree with at least 10 Years Relevant Experience, ideally with a process control and process engineering background

 OR

• Masters/PHD Degree in Engineering with at least 8 years relevant work experience, ideally with a process control and process engineering background

Competencies

• Compliance: Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements, guidelines and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
• Continuous Process Improvement: The methodology followed for increasing the effectiveness and/or efficiency of a business process, often through automation.
• Risk Management: The process of measuring or assessing risk and then developing strategies to manage the risk. Strategies employed may include transferring the risk to another party, avoiding the risk, reducing the negative effect of the risk, and accepting some or all the consequences of a particular risk.
• Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
• Relationship Management: The conscious aim to develop and manage long-term and/or trusting relationships with internal or external customers, distributors, suppliers, or other parties in an environment which can include marketing, selling, servicing and other areas where a relationship is crucial to on-going success.  At a senior level, it includes C-level relationships with senior management such as CEO [Chief Executive Officer], CIO [Chief Information Officer], and CFO [Chief Financial Officer].
• Collaboration: The action of working with someone to produce something
• Critical Reasoning: The action of critically thinking about something in a logical, sensible way and taking all factors into consideration.
• Verbal Communications: Any exchange of words, either written or spoken, used to transmit information
• Written Communications: Sending of messages, orders or instructions in writing through letters, circulars, manuals, reports, telegrams, office memos, bulletins, etc. It is a formal method of communication and is less flexible
• Analytics: The systematic computational analysis of data or statistics
• Business Acumen: An intuitive and applicable understanding of how a company or unit makes money.  Displays a thorough understanding of what drives profitability.  Maintains a market-focused approach to business.  Keeps an overall big picture understanding of the business and its interrelationships enabling a person to make better business decisions.  The ability to make good business judgments and quick decisions in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
• Conflict Management: Ability to manage conflict, disharmony and strife among people and situations, while recognizing and addressing sensitivities.
• Continuous Process Improvement: The methodology followed for increasing the effectiveness and/or efficiency of a business process, often through automation.
• Customer Focus: A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers and clients, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.
• Negotiating: The ability to compromise in a cooperative effort to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions and results.
• Partnering: The development and perpetuation of successful and mutually beneficial relationships where customers and others become business partners with common goals, positive attitudes, cooperative work styles, open communications and team spirit.
• Problem Solving: Is a step-by-step process of defining a problem, searching for information, and testing a series of solutions until the problem is solved. It involves critical thinking, analysis and persistence.