Hybrid Process Mechanical Engineer: Design & Optimise Plants

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Mechanical Engineer for a Welkom, Free State facility. This hybrid role balances on-site operations with remote work, focusing on design, installation, maintenance and optimization of mechanical systems in chemical processing plants.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to drive safety, reliability and continuous improvement, leveraging CFD/FEA tools and industry codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in process mechanical engineering, chemical/petrochemical/mining preferred.
• Experience with CFD/FEA and design of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems for chemical processing.
• Review P&IDs and conduct HAZOP studies for safety and efficiency.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Perform root cause analysis on mechanical equipment and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and safety policies.
• Use engineering software for design, simulation, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on optimization and CAPEX initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.

Skills

CFD/FEA tools

P&ID interpretation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD software

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Mechanical Engineer for a Welkom, Free State facility. This hybrid role balances on-site operations with remote work, focusing on design, installation, maintenance and optimization of mechanical systems in chemical processing plants.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to drive safety, reliability and continuous improvement, leveraging CFD/FEA tools and industry codes.