Senior Process Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse engineering projects

Professional development support

Paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Design Engineer to lead conceptual and detailed design of chemical processes near Kimberley. You will translate project requirements into safe, economically viable process solutions and provide technical leadership for teams.

The role requires extensive experience in process design, P&ID development, equipment specification, and simulations, with mentoring responsibilities for junior engineers in the Kimberley area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years in process design engineering, with industrial chemical projects.
• Experience with process simulation software and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of PFDs and P&IDs.
• Run process simulations for mass/energy balances and equipment sizing.
• Specify major equipment like reactors and distillation columns.
• Ensure designs meet safety/environmental/operational requirements.
• Review design documents, calculations, and vendor proposals.
• Support project execution, construction, and commissioning.

Skills

PFDs & P&IDs

Process simulation

Equipment sizing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Process Design Engineer to lead the conceptual and detailed design of chemical processes for various projects, based in or supporting operations near Kimberley. This role requires extensive experience in process design, P&ID development, equipment specification, and process simulation. You will be instrumental in translating project requirements into robust, safe, and economically viable process solutions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with strong technical leadership capabilities and a passion for innovative design. Join our team and contribute to impactful engineering projects in the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform process simulations and calculations for mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and performance.
• Specify major process equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Review and approve design documents, calculations, and vendor proposals.
• Provide technical support during project execution, construction, and commissioning phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in process design engineering, with a significant portion in industrial chemical projects.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a systematic approach to design challenges.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of mentoring junior engineers in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging engineering projects.
• Professional development support and continuous learning initiatives.
• Paid time off and retirement savings options.
• A collaborative environment where innovation and expertise are valued in Kimberley.