Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Lead Projects (Hybrid)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for a role in the Klerksdorp area. The ideal candidate will drive conceptual design through commissioning for new processes and plant expansions, working with cross-functional teams.

You will apply chemical engineering principles, run process simulations, and manage project scope, timelines, and budget in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years in process engineering with emphasis on new projects.
• Experience in process simulations and plant design.
• Familiarity with PFDs/P&IDs and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design for new chemical projects and expansions.
• Perform feasibility studies, design, and commissioning support.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure integrated delivery.
• Conduct hazard analyses and support safety implementation.

Skills

Process design

PFDs/P&IDs

HYSYS/ChemCAD

PSM & risk assessment

Project management

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for a role in the Klerksdorp area. The ideal candidate will drive conceptual design through commissioning for new processes and plant expansions, working with cross-functional teams.

You will apply chemical engineering principles, run process simulations, and manage project scope, timelines, and budget in a hybrid work environment.