Process Design Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Challenging projects

Collaborative work environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Process Design Chemical Engineer for their Randburg, Gauteng office. You will design chemical plants, develop PFDs and P&IDs, perform mass and energy balances, and select equipment, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams on-site.

You should have a chemical engineering degree, 5+ years in process design, and proficiency with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and PRO/II, plus knowledge of PSM and HAZOP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of process design engineering experience in chemical/petrochemical industries.
• Proficiency with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, PRO/II.
• Strong knowledge of unit operations, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience in developing PFDs and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with PSM principles and HAZOP studies.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Randburg, Gauteng.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and design skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of ASME, API codes.

Responsabilités

• Develop conceptual and detailed process designs for chemical plants and modifications.
• Create PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs, and control philosophies.
• Perform and verify mass and energy balance calculations.
• Select and size key process equipment (reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, separators).
• Use process simulation software for design and analysis.
• Conduct PHAs and incorporate safety into designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams.
• Prepare technical reports, design summaries, and cost estimates.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, codes, and client specifications.
• Provide technical support during project execution and construction.

Connaissances

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

Mass & energy balances

Process simulation

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

PRO/II

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading engineering firm specializing in chemical plant design and construction, is seeking a meticulous Process Design Chemical Engineer for their office in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is central to conceptualizing and developing innovative process designs for a diverse range of chemical facilities. You will be responsible for creating process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), performing mass and energy balances, and selecting appropriate equipment. The ideal candidate possesses strong design skills, proficiency in process simulation software, and a solid understanding of industry codes and standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major industrial projects in **Randburg** and gain exposure to various chemical technologies. The role demands full-time on-site presence to facilitate collaborative design work and client interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed process designs for chemical plants and modifications.
• Create PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and control philosophies.
• Perform and verify mass and energy balance calculations.
• Select and size key process equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and separation units.
• Utilize process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II) for design and analysis.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and incorporate safety requirements into designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, civil) to ensure integrated designs.
• Prepare technical reports, design summaries, and cost estimates.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and client specifications.
• Provide technical support during project execution and construction phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process design engineering within the chemical, petrochemical, or related industries.
• Proficiency in industry-standard process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of unit operations, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience in developing PFDs and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) principles and HAZOP studies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and design skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API).
• Must be willing to work full-time on-site in **Randburg, Gauteng**.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary of ZAR .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Exposure to a wide variety of challenging and impactful engineering projects.
• A collaborative and professional work environment in **Randburg**.