Chemical Process Engineer - Petrochemicals

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Professional development

Exposure to diverse processes

Supportive team

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks a Chemical Process Engineer to optimize existing processes, troubleshoot operations, and contribute to new plant expansions. The role requires a solid foundation in chemical engineering, process simulation, and safety management within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will work with operations, maintenance, and R&D teams to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant production, while leading process improvements and scale-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of process engineering experience in petrochemical or chemical manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) principles and PHA methodologies.
• Knowledge of control systems and instrumentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Bloemfontein's industrial landscape is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Analyze and optimize existing chemical processes to improve yield, efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Develop and utilize process simulation models (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) for design and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and implement safety recommendations.
• Design and specify process equipment, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Manage small to medium-sized capital projects, from conception through to commissioning.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide technical training to operators.
• Monitor KPIs and report on plant performance.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in chemical processing.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on process scale-up and new product introduction.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the petrochemical industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated Chemical Process Engineer to join their operations team based in Bloemfontein, Free State. This role is integral to optimizing existing chemical processes, troubleshooting operational issues, and contributing to the design and implementation of process improvements and new plant expansions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, process simulation, and safety management within a manufacturing environment. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, and R&D teams to ensure efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant production. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a challenging and rewarding industrial setting, contributing directly to our client's production excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize existing chemical processes to improve yield, efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Develop and utilize process simulation models (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) for design and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and implement safety recommendations.
• Design and specify process equipment, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Manage small to medium-sized capital projects, from conception through to commissioning.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide technical training to operators.
• Monitor key process performance indicators (KPIs) and report on plant performance.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in chemical processing.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on process scale-up and new product introduction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering within the petrochemical or chemical manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) principles and PHA methodologies.
• Knowledge of control systems and instrumentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with the Bloemfontein industrial landscape is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid benefits.
• Retirement annuity fund.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Exposure to diverse and complex chemical processes.
• A supportive team environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.