Sr. Process Safety Lead

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Process Safety Lead to drive safety excellence across all phases of PT ESM’s SAF Project. This position oversees Process Safety Engineering, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Risk Management from technology selection through FEED, EPC, commissioning, start-up, and operational handover. Post-completion, the role ensures implementation of OSHA-based PSM, establishes process safety standards, and maintains HSE compliance for ongoing plant operations.

Location : Site

Administrative reporting : HSE Manager

Functional reporting : Head of Process

Responsibilities

• Land Plot Safety Assessment; Support land plot selection using global HSE standards to ensure safe site suitability for refinery and petrochemical operations.
• Licensor Document Review; Lead the review of Licensor HSE documentation during technology selection to identify safety-critical gaps for FEED / EPC.
• HAZID / HAZOP Evaluation; Identify potential process and equipment hazards; participate in early-phase HAZOP / HAZID based on PFDs and basic engineering data.
• Leverage Lessons Learned; Ensure integration of lessons from ESSA and global projects into FEED / EPC to mitigate recurring safety risks.
• HSE Standards Development; Define and lead the review of HSE-related standards, procedures, and documents developed by FEED / EPC contractors.
• Technical Safety Reviews; Participate in P&ID / PFD, QRA, HAZOP, 3D models, and SIL reviews; ensure alignment with plant layout and occupied building strategies.
• Inherently Safe Design; Drive inherently safe design principles across all phases, ensuring risk minimization through engineering controls.
• Fire & Emergency Systems; Review fire detection, explosion protection, and emergency response plans from FEED / EPC contractors for adequacy and compliance.
• Safety Procedures & Deliverables; Oversee the development and review of safety procedures and risk assessments; ensure completeness of contractor HSE deliverables.
• Pre-Startup Safety & MoC; Lead and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR); ensure proper implementation of LOTO, MoC, and safety-critical systems.
• Operational Readiness & Continuous Improvement; post-commissioning, implement OSHA-based PSM, lead incident investigations, conduct audits, and continuously improve safety systems.
• Organizational Safety Leadership; Champion process safety culture, coach cross-functional teams, lead training, track safety KPIs, and ensure alignment with ESSA’s strategic goals and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

Desirable

About Us

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk., formerly PT Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk., underwent a transformative rebrand in 2022. Established in 2006, the company began with LPG and Condensate production and expanded into the Ammonia sector through PT Panca Amara Utama. ESSA is committed to Indonesia’s world-class industrialization with a focus on environmental, social, and sustainability considerations.

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