Hybrid Chemical Process Design Engineer: Build Future Plants

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Design Engineer to join our Rustenburg-based team. You will translate laboratory data into scalable, cost-effective industrial processes and drive the design of new plants and modifications.

The role emphasizes process simulation, safety analyses, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Proven analytical and design skills.
• Experience with process simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and feasibility studies.
• Perform detailed process design calculations (mass/energy balances, transport, heat transfer).
• Create and manage PFDs and P&IDs.
• Specify major process equipment.
• Conduct process safety analyses (HAZOP/LOPA).
• Model and optimize designs using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or ChemCAD.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with vendors.
• Prepare equipment datasheets and procurement packages.
• Support construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Contribute to design standard improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Design Engineer to join our Rustenburg-based team. You will translate laboratory data into scalable, cost-effective industrial processes and drive the design of new plants and modifications.

The role emphasizes process simulation, safety analyses, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth are offered.