Process Safety Specialist - Mining

PROCESS SAFETY SPECIALIST - MINING

T ake the lead as a Process Safety Specialist on a high-profile refinery project, driving process safety strategies that make a real impact.

• Location: Collie, WA
• Roster: 9-day fortnight (alternate Friday RDO), 40-hour week
• Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2026
• Start Date: 1st January 2026 (or around that date)
• Rate:$90–$95/hr depending on experience

The Process Safety Specialist will provide expert support and guidance to ensure the safe and efficient operation of refinery processes using the Bayer Process for alumina production, as well as power generation systems including boilers and steam turbines. You will identify, assess, and mitigate operational and process risks, provide authoritative advice on compliance with local and international safety standards, and work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement practical, effective process safety strategies. You will monitor performance, drive continuous improvement in safety practices, and ensure operational integrity across the site.

As a Senior Advisor in Process Safety, you will lead and support complex safety programs across capital projects and operational activities. You will ensure compliance with process safety standards, conduct detailed risk assessments, and champion proactive safety management. This high-impact role requires strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement, and a hands-on approach to managing process risks in a dynamic industrial environment.

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Key Responsibilities – Process Safety

• Lead, facilitate, and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PHA) for refinery and power generation operations.
• Develop, update, and implement risk management frameworks for high-risk processes including chemical handling, high-pressure digestion, boilers, and steam turbines.
• Maintain, review, and integrate Process Safety Information (PSI) into operating and maintenance procedures.
• Oversee design, implementation, and monitoring of critical safety systems such as pressure relief, emergency shutdown, and fire protection systems.
• Lead or support incident investigations using root cause analysis (RCA, ICAM) and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, internal process safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture, delivering training and coaching to operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in process safety performance and embed lessons learned across operations.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in process safety, risk management, or industrial safety in chemical processing or heavy industry.
• Skilled in HAZOP, LOPA, PHA, and process safety management frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative problem-solving skills.
  
  

Lead critical process safety initiatives, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, and see your expertise deliver measurable impact every day in a high-stakes industrial environment.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.