Process Engineer - Upstream Operations

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional training opportunities

Exposure to East London upstream ops

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Engineer to join the upstream operations team in East London. The role focuses on optimizing oil and gas production facilities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.

You will troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and support plant modifications in a collaborative team environment, gaining hands-on experience in critical upstream operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably upstream oil & gas.
• Familiarity with process simulation software and P&ID development.
• Understanding of process safety principles and hazardous area classifications.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze process performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and uptime.
• Develop scopes of work for minor modifications and capital projects related to process systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Support the commissioning and start‑up of new or modified process equipment.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to achieve operational goals.

Skills

Process data analysis

Troubleshooting

Scope of work development

Safety standards

Commissioning/start-up

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

P&ID development

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join their upstream operations team in East London. This role is essential for optimizing the performance of oil and gas production facilities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance. You will be involved in troubleshooting operational issues, implementing process improvements, and supporting plant modifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to gain hands‑on experience in a critical segment of the Oil & Gas industry, working within a collaborative and results‑oriented team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze process performance data to identify areas for improvement.


• Troubleshoot operational problems and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and uptime.


• Develop scopes of work for minor modifications and capital projects related to process systems.


• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.


• Support the commissioning and start‑up of new or modified process equipment.


• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to achieve operational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.


• 3+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the upstream oil and gas sector.


• Familiarity with process simulation software and P&ID development.


• Understanding of process safety principles and hazardous area classifications.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and project‑based bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.


• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized training.


• Exposure to diverse upstream operations in the East London area.


• A supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement in the Oil & Gas sector.