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. ● 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 . 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. 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.