Hybrid Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Process Design Engineer to join our Randburg-based engineering team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop new chemical processes while translating requirements into PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and safety reviews.

The role emphasizes process simulation, equipment design, and project-execution support. A hybrid work arrangement enables on-site collaboration in Randburg with remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical process design and engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and detailed engineering packages for chemical processes.
• Create and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Specify chemical process equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and distillation columns.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations using process simulation software.
• Conduct process safety reviews, including HAZOP and LOPA studies, and implement recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams during project execution.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Evaluate and recommend new process technologies and equipment.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Skills

Process simulation

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Mass and energy balance

PFD & P&ID design

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Process Design Engineer to join our Randburg-based engineering team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop new chemical processes while translating requirements into PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and safety reviews.

The role emphasizes process simulation, equipment design, and project-execution support. A hybrid work arrangement enables on-site collaboration in Randburg with remote work options.