Risk Management Engineer

SUMMARY:
Position Title: Risk Management Engineer
Department: Health, Safety, Risk, Environment, and Quality (HSREQ)
Reporting To: HSE Head of Department 
Remuneration: R95,000 – R103,000 per month (negotiable based on ECSA registration, fire rational design sign-off authority, and regulatory leadership experience)

POSITION INFO:

PART 1: ROLE SUMMARY

• Operate safely in high-risk, regulated environments
• Scale responsibly across multiple sites and group companies
• Maintain legal defensibility under OHSA, MHSA, SAPHRA, NNR, and municipal codes
• Integrate risk governance into the Site Master File, emergency protocols, and operational SOPs

Key Strategic Deliverables

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide risk registers across all operational zones, including isotope enrichment, laser operations, cryogenic systems, and prototype testing
• Align risk frameworks with ISO 31000, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001
• Embed risk controls into engineering design, commissioning plans, and operational workflows
• Ensure traceability, version control, and audit readiness of all risk documentation
• Support strategic planning through risk-informed decision-making and predictive modeling

• Conduct structured risk assessments including HIRA, MHI, Hazmat, Fire, Radiation, and Environmental Impact
• Validate zoning, bunding, fire resistance ratings, suppression systems, and emergency infrastructure across all sites
• Lead the development of risk mitigation strategies for high-hazard installations, hazardous chemical substance handling, and radiological operations
• Support readiness for SAPHRA, NNR, Department of Labour, and municipal inspections
• Ensure emergency preparedness protocols are risk-informed, site-specific, and aligned with the operational risk profile

PART 2: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Purpose-Driven Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide risk registers for all sites and group companies
• Align risk management systems with ISO 31000, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001
• Ensure risk controls are embedded in engineering design, commissioning plans, and operational SOPs
• Support strategic planning through predictive risk modeling, scenario analysis, and resilience forecasting
• Facilitate cross-functional integration of risk intelligence into facility design, zoning, bunding, and emergency infrastructure

• Act as the primary liaison for risk-related engagements with:
  
  • SAPHRA
  • NNR
  • Department of Employment and Labour
  • Municipal fire and environmental departments
• Prepare and submit technically sound, outcome-based risk assessments to support:
  
  • Hazardous chemical substance permits
  • Major Hazard Installation (MHI) classification
  • Occupancy certificates
  • Licensing and renewals
• Ensure all regulatory engagements are supported by traceable, auditable, and legally defensible documentation

• Conduct structured risk assessments across:
  
  • Isotope enrichment facilities
  • Laser operations (Class 3B and 4)
  • Cryogenic systems (LHe, LNG)
  • R&D laboratories and prototype testing zones
  • Group companies and affiliated projects
• Validate readiness for emergency response, fire safety compliance, and environmental risk mitigation
• Ensure emergency signage, suppression systems, and evacuation routes are installed, maintained, and tested
• Support the development of site-specific emergency preparedness plans based on risk profiling and hazard analysis

PART 3: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide risk registers
• Align risk management systems with ISO frameworks (31000, 45001, 9001, 14001)
• Integrate risk controls into engineering design, commissioning plans, and operational SOPs
• Lead scenario planning and predictive modeling for high-risk operations including isotope enrichment, hazardous chemical handling, and cryogenic systems
• Ensure documentation traceability and audit readiness
• Support strategic planning with resilience forecasting

• Conduct HIRA, MHI, Hazmat, Fire, and Radiation risk assessments
• Validate zoning, bunding, fire systems, and emergency infrastructure
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for hazardous substances, radiological operations, laser operations, and prototype testing
• Ensure emergency infrastructure and signage are compliant and functional
• Support environmental risk mitigation including spill response and waste management

PART 4: SUPERVISORY AND FUNCTIONAL OVERSIGHT

• Risk Analysts
• HSE Officers
• Compliance Officer
• HSREQ Administrator
• Fire Safety Specialist Superintendent
• Registered Occupational Hygiene Specialist (RPO)
• IMS Specialist

• Facility design and zoning plans
• Commissioning strategies and emergency infrastructure
• SOPs and emergency response protocols
• Engineering reviews and project planning

PART 5: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, or equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualification in Risk Engineering, Safety Management, Process Safety, or Environmental Law (preferred)
• Certifications in Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Management, or Fire Protection (advantageous)
• Formal training in ISO 31000, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001

• ECSA Registration: PrEng or PrTechEng (preferred)
• ISO Lead Auditor Certification (advantageous)
• Legal competency for OHSA, MHSA, MHI, and Hazardous Substances Regulations
• Familiarity with SAPHRA and NNR licensing

• 8–10 years in risk engineering, safety management, or compliance within high-risk, regulated environments (nuclear, chemical, advanced manufacturing, mining, or energy)
• Proven ability in enterprise risk management, HIRA, MHI, Hazmat, and fire assessments
• Experience in regulatory submissions, permit applications, and supervising multidisciplinary teams
• Integration of risk controls into engineering design, commissioning, and operations
• Emergency preparedness and resilience planning across multiple sites