Chemical Engineer - Petrochemical Projects

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project completion bonus

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer for its Petrochemical Projects division in Polokwane. You will contribute to design, execution, and commissioning of large-scale facilities, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with at least 10 years in project engineering within petrochemical or refining sectors, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of process design and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project engineering, petrochemical or refining industries.
• Experience in process design, simulation, and P&ID development.
• Knowledge of API and ASME codes and safety standards.
• Experience managing technical aspects of project execution.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptual design and FEED stages of petrochemical projects.
• Develop process designs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications for unit operations.
• Conduct process simulations and evaluations for new installations and revamps.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects.
• Ensure designs comply with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Process design

P&IDs

Process simulations

Project engineering leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer to play a key role in their Petrochemical Projects division based in Polokwane. This position involves contributing to the design, execution, and commissioning of large-scale petrochemical facilities and upgrades. You will work within project teams, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This is a challenging and rewarding role for a seasoned professional looking to impact major industrial developments in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the conceptual design and FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) stages of petrochemical projects.
• Develop process designs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications for unit operations.
• Conduct process simulations and evaluations for new installations and revamps.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects.
• Ensure designs comply with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project engineering, particularly in the petrochemical or refining industries.
• Proven experience in process design, simulation, and P&ID development.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes (e.g., API, ASME) and safety standards.
• Experience in managing technical aspects of project execution.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and project completion bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility for office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Involvement in high-profile, impactful industrial projects.