Senior Process Engineer – Petrochemical, Hybrid

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a client in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing chemical processes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and driving projects in a hybrid work setting.

You will design, simulate, and troubleshoot processes, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with R&D and operations, and prepare technical reports for management. A strong background in chemical engineering and HAZOP experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of process engineering experience in chemical/petrochemical industries preferred.
• Experience in process design, simulation, and troubleshooting with safety/regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant trials for new technologies.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform process simulations and calculations with industry software.
• Troubleshoot operations and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.

Skills

Process design

Process simulation

Troubleshooting

HAZOP analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a client in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing chemical processes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and driving projects in a hybrid work setting.

You will design, simulate, and troubleshoot processes, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with R&D and operations, and prepare technical reports for management. A strong background in chemical engineering and HAZOP experience is essential.