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Dangote Group

Manufacturing

Process Safety Manager

Posted: 9 Oct 2026

Apply by: 16 Oct 2026

6 days left to apply

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Safety Management System Governance

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Process Safety Management (PSM) framework.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, international standards, and statutory requirements.
  • Establish process safety objectives, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems.
  • Coordinate periodic PSM audits, assessments, and management reviews.


2. Hazard Identification & Risk Management

  • Lead HAZOP, HAZID, What-If, Bowtie, LOPA, and Risk Assessment studies.
  • Identify process hazards and implement risk mitigation measures.
  • Ensure critical risks are documented and adequately controlled.
  • Monitor effectiveness of process safety barriers and safeguards.


3. Process Safety Assurance

  • Manage Process Safety Performance Indicators (Leading and Lagging Indicators).
  • Monitor process safety trends and recommend corrective actions.
  • Verify compliance with operating envelopes and safe operating limits.
  • Conduct periodic field verification and compliance inspections.


4. Management of Change (MOC)

  • Administer and govern the Management of Change process.
  • Review and approve technical changes affecting plant safety.
  • Ensure risk assessments are completed prior to implementation.
  • Verify appropriate documentation, training, and communication before startup.


5. Incident Investigation & Learning

  • Lead investigations of process safety incidents and near misses.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using recognized methodologies.
  • Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Drive implementation and closure of investigation recommendations.


6. Asset Integrity & Reliability Coordination

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Inspection, and Maintenance teams.
  • Ensure critical equipment inspection and testing programs are implemented.
  • Support integrity management initiatives for pressure vessels, pipelines, tanks, and safety systems.
  • Monitor effectiveness of preventive maintenance programs.


7. Emergency Preparedness & Response

  • Support development of emergency response and contingency plans.
  • Participate in emergency drills and readiness assessments.
  • Ensure process safety scenarios are incorporated into emergency planning.
  • Strengthen organizational preparedness for major hazard incidents.


8. Competency Development & Safety Culture

  • Develop process safety awareness programs.
  • Facilitate training on PSM elements and major accident prevention.
  • Coach managers, supervisors, and plant personnel on process safety responsibilities.
  • Promote a strong process safety culture across the organization.


9. Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Interface with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable process safety regulations.
  • Maintain accurate process safety documentation and reports.
  • Provide technical advice on process safety matters.


10. Continuous Improvement

  • Benchmark against industry best practices.
  • Conduct gap analysis and improvement initiatives.
  • Support digitalization of process safety processes.
  • Drive lessons learned implementation across plant operations.


Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • Master's Degree in Process Safety, Engineering Management, Risk Management, or related discipline as additional advantages.


Professional Certifications – desirable of any

  • Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC)
  • NEBOSH Process Safety Management
  • Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE)
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
  • Risk Management Certification
  • Incident Investigation Certification.


Required Experience

  • 8-15 years relevant industrial experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in Process Safety Management.
  • Experience in Fertilizer, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Refinery, LNG, or Manufacturing Industries.
  • Proven experience in HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, RCA, and Asset Integrity programs.


Technical Competencies

  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • HAZOP Studies
  • Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
  • Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
  • Bow-Tie Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Asset Integrity Management
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
  • Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
  • Process Safety Performance Metrics


Behavioral Competencies

  • Leadership & Influence
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Integrity & Accountability
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset




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