Chemical Process Project Engineer - Design & Commission

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly or project-based

Exposure to diverse projects

Travel to project sites may be needed

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a project-based role based in or near Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will design processes, specify equipment, and ensure technical integrity from conceptualization through commissioning on various capital projects.

You will develop PFDs and P&IDs, perform mass and energy balances, size equipment, and evaluate feasibility and techno-economic aspects. Collaboration across disciplines and safety/code compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 4+ years of chemical process design and project engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD).
• Experience in developing P&IDs and equipment sizing.
• Knowledge of ASME and API codes and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
• HAZOP experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with EPC project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform mass and energy balances.
• Size and specify process equipment.
• Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic evaluations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines for integrated design.
• Prepare technical specifications and tender documents.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and safety regulations.
• Review vendor proposals and equipment data sheets.
• Troubleshoot process design issues.

Skills

PFDs & P&IDs

Process simulation

Equipment sizing

Mass & energy balance

ASME/API standards

HAZOP facilitation

Project engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a project-based role based in or near Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will design processes, specify equipment, and ensure technical integrity from conceptualization through commissioning on various capital projects.

You will develop PFDs and P&IDs, perform mass and energy balances, size equipment, and evaluate feasibility and techno-economic aspects. Collaboration across disciplines and safety/code compliance are essential.