Safety Engineer

Job Description

For a major uranium mining project in Namibia, we are looking for Safety Engineer. 

Based between Swakopmund and the Trekkopje site, you will report to the Engineering Manager.

Main Responsibilities:
● Managing the safety engineering of the project (process, chemical, radiological, fire and occupational safety in design), including the oversight of the safety studies performed by the EPCM / EPC contractors, in the view to deliver an inherently safe design compliant with regulations and ORANO Group standards.
● Defining the safety design basis, safety philosophies and applicable codes, and ensuring their implementation in the design,
● Organizing and facilitating HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and other safety studies, and tracking actions until closure,
● Performing or reviewing risk assessments (consequence modelling, fire and explosion, hazardous areas, radiological exposure, chemical storage) and defining safety critical elements,
● Reviewing engineering deliverables (layouts, P&IDs, fire protection, escape routes, emergency systems) to verify compliance with safety requirements,
● Contributing to the safety and licensing documents required by Namibian authorities and to the emergency response plan,
● Manage the safety configuration of the project in close coordination with other disciplines and under the management / decision of the engineering manager (change management process).
● Supporting pre-start-up safety reviews, safety verification during construction and commissioning, and the safety assessment of engineering changes,
● Reporting safety engineering progress, issues and risks to the HSE Manager and Engineering Manager, and contributing to lessons learned and safety culture.

Qualifications

● Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, Safety or Mechanical Engineering
● HAZOP leader or functional safety certification is a plus; NEBOSH is a plus

● Proven track record of more than 10 years of experience in safety or process safety engineering on mining, mineral processing, chemical, oil & gas or nuclear projects (EPC / EPCM).
● Experience of HAZOP facilitation and of safety licensing documents is a plus.

● Strong knowledge of process safety, risk assessment and consequence modelling tools (e.g. PHAST), fire and explosion protection, hazardous areas, and international codes and standards (IEC 61511, IEC 60079, NFPA).
● Knowledge of Namibian regulation (including radiation protection), and experience of nuclear or radiologically controlled facilities are a bonus.
● Valid driver’s license.

Language Requirements

• Professional proficiency in French and English is required.

• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

Additional Information

• Location: Swakopmund and Trekkopje site, Namibia

• Duration: Assignment potentially running until 31 December 2027

• Starting date: asap

Ready to contribute to a major international uranium mining project in Namibia?

Apply now with your detailed CV in English.

Company Description

IOTA Group supports its clients in delivering major international projects across the energy, nuclear, mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

For a major uranium mining project in Namibia, we are currently looking for an experienced Safety Engineer.