Senior Chemical Engineer - Process Design

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our client in Kimberley, ZA. The role focuses on developing innovative and efficient chemical process designs for new and existing facilities, including creating PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process design, strong technical drawing and modeling skills, and a track record of leading complex design projects to deliver safe and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Senior chemical engineer with extensive process design experience.
• Strong ability to lead complex design projects.

Responsibilities

• Create PFDs and P&IDs for new and existing facilities.
• Develop equipment specifications.
• Perform process simulations and calculations.
• Lead multidisciplinary design projects to ensure safety, cost-effectiveness and operational readiness.

Skills

Process design

PFD/PID design

Process simulations

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a Senior Chemical Engineer with extensive experience in process design to join their established team in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA . This role is critical for developing innovative and efficient chemical process designs for new and existing facilities. You will be responsible for creating PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and performing process simulations and calculations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals, excellent technical drawing and modeling skills, and a proven ability to lead complex design projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs are safe, cost-effective, and meet operational requirements. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned professional.