Senior Chemical Process Designer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Chemical Process Designer to develop and detail chemical processes for new installations and modifications in Kimberley. You will create PFDs, P&IDs, and specify equipment while leading design reviews and collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

The role is hybrid, allowing remote design work with on-site reviews and client meetings in the Kimberley region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in chemical process design, preferably in EPC environments.
• Experience with HAZOP and safety-in-design principles.
• Proficiency in Aspen Plus, HYSYS and CAD tools for P&ID development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual and detailed design of chemical processes, including PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment sizing.
• Develop mass and energy balances, utility requirements, and control philosophies for various processes.
• Specify major process equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Ensure design compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and operations personnel.
• Review designs, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior process designers.

Skills

Technical drawing

Documentation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Chemical Process Designer to join their team, with an emphasis on projects supporting operations in Kimberley . This role is pivotal in conceptualizing, developing, and detailing chemical processes for new installations and modifications. You will leverage your extensive design experience to create process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications. This hybrid role combines strategic design work remotely with essential on-site collaboration for project reviews and client meetings. We are looking for a technically proficient and detail-oriented designer who can lead complex design projects and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual and detailed design of chemical processes, including PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment sizing.
• Develop mass and energy balances, utility requirements, and control philosophies for various chemical processes.
• Specify major process equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Ensure design compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) and operations personnel.
• Review designs, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior process designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in chemical process design, preferably within EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools for P&ID development.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, unit operations, and equipment design.
• Experience with HAZOP studies and safety in design principles.
• Excellent technical drawing, documentation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility and collaboration in the Kimberley region.
• Involvement in diverse and challenging engineering projects.