Chemical Process Engineer - Design and Simulation

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical & Dental

Retirement plans

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley invites a talented Chemical Process Engineer with a specialization in design and simulation to join our team. You will develop innovative process designs and optimize operations using advanced modeling.

The role involves modeling with Aspen Plus or ChemCAD, scaling laboratory processes to production, and supporting economic viability. A hybrid work setup offers on-site collaboration and focused remote analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process design, development, or optimization.
• Expertise in using chemical process simulation software and thermodynamic packages.
• Strong understanding of unit operations, reaction engineering, and mass/energy balances.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for chemical processes, including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Utilize process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, ChemCAD) to model, analyze, and optimize process performance.
• Perform equipment sizing and specification for reactors, separators, heat exchangers, and other process units.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new process designs and plant modifications.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical support to plant operations.
• Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering design and simulation technologies.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process simulation

Thermodynamics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Chemical Process Engineer with a specialization in design and simulation to join their team in Kimberley . This role focuses on developing innovative process designs, optimizing existing operations through advanced modeling, and ensuring the technical feasibility and economic viability of new chemical ventures. You will utilize cutting-edge simulation software to create detailed process models, troubleshoot operational challenges virtually, and support the scale-up of laboratory processes to commercial production. The position offers a stimulating environment for engineers who excel in analytical problem-solving and design, within a hybrid work structure that supports both collaborative on-site work and focused remote analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for chemical processes, including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Utilize process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, ChemCAD) to model, analyze, and optimize process performance.
• Perform equipment sizing and specification for reactors, separators, heat exchangers, and other process units.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new process designs and plant modifications.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical support to plant operations.
• Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering design and simulation technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process design, development, or optimization.
• Expertise in using chemical process simulation software and thermodynamic packages.
• Strong understanding of unit operations, reaction engineering, and mass/energy balances.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple design tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in simulation tools.
• Hybrid work model enhancing work-life integration in Kimberley .
• Involvement in innovative design projects for the chemical industry.