Chemical Process Engineer – Capital Projects (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work in Benoni

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to lead process designs, PFDs/P&IDs, and capital projects from concept through commissioning in a collaborative team.

You will apply thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and reaction kinetics to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability, working with vendors and project teams on challenging chemical production upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of chemical process engineering experience, focusing on design, construction and commissioning.
• Proficiency with process simulation software and fundamentals of chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs for new plants and modifications, including mass and energy balances.
• Create and manage PFDs and P&IDs, specify equipment and materials of construction.
• Use process simulation tools to model and optimize performance and efficiency.
• Perform process safety reviews (HAZOP/LOPA) to meet safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and construction during the lifecycle.

Skills

Process simulation

PFDs & P&IDs

Process safety management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to lead process designs, PFDs/P&IDs, and capital projects from concept through commissioning in a collaborative team.

You will apply thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and reaction kinetics to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability, working with vendors and project teams on challenging chemical production upgrades.