Manager, Process Safety APAC

About the role

The Process Safety Manager is the regional subject matter expert responsible for leading process safety management across all chemical operations in the APAC region. The role ensures compliance with corporate standards, local regulatory requirements and industry best practices while safeguarding employees, customers, assets and the environment. It works closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to embed a strong process safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and drive the regional PSM strategy aligned with global HSE objectives, oversee deployment and continuous improvement of PSM elements (PHA, LOPA, SIS, MI, MOC, SCE, PSSR), set regional KPIs and report to senior leadership.
• Design and deliver PSM training for site leadership, HSE and PSM and technical staff, and establish and manage a regional internal PSM auditor programme.
• Provide PSM technical support and coaching to capital projects across detailed design, construction, commissioning and startup, and mentor project teams and site personnel.
• Lead country HSE staff in investigating process safety incidents, near-misses and loss-of-containment events, ensure robust root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Run the regional PSM audit schedule, prepare audit reports, track findings and close actions, and act as the interface with corporate auditors and external regulators.
• Support the development and rollout of global PSM standards, tools and best practices and share regional insights with the global network.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, process engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, distribution or bulk liquid terminal operations.
• Substantial hands-on experience in PSM audits; project engineering experience preferred.
• Certification such as CSP or equivalent is an advantage.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of PSM systems (e.g. OSHA PSM, CCPS guidelines).
• Strong risk assessment and analytical capability, incident investigation expertise and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Influencing, stakeholder management and communication skills.