Process Safety Manager (Gasification & Power Generation)

About the role

Eram Talent is recruiting a Process Safety Manager in Saudi Arabia to lead and manage Process Safety Management (PSM) activities across gasification and power generation operations. The role ensures regulatory compliance, effective risk management and continuous improvement, while preventing major process safety incidents and protecting personnel and assets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain PSM systems compliant with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API, NFPA, IEC 61511 and applicable regulations
• Lead HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA and Bowtie analyses and other risk assessments
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
• Oversee safety-critical equipment, alarms, interlocks and emergency shutdown systems
• Ensure safe Management of Change (MOC)
• Develop emergency response plans, explosion prevention measures and fire protection strategies
• Deliver process safety training for employees and contractors
• Conduct PSM audits, monitor safety performance indicators and drive continuous improvement
• Lead the process safety team and promote a proactive safety culture

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or HSE
• Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC) or equivalent preferred
• 10-15 years of experience in Process Safety Management in high-risk industries such as gasification, power generation, oil and gas or petrochemicals
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role

Required skills

• OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA RMP, ISO 45001, API, NFPA and IEC 61511
• HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA and Bowtie analysis
• Hazardous chemicals, flammability, reactivity and industrial toxicology
• Root cause analysis and incident investigation
• Emergency response planning and audit/compliance assessment experience