Junior Process Engineer

121talent Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chemical Manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Junior Process Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in process engineering. Responsibilities include executing capital projects, supporting operations, and ensuring engineering standards. The role offers a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in project/process engineering.
• Completion of a Candidate Engineering program.
• Good understanding of process safety and lean six sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Execution of critical capital expenditure projects.
• Management of change process.
• Process engineering support to the operations team.
• Develop conceptual designs.
• Costing and proposal developments.

Education

BSc in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Minitab

Programmable Logic Controllers

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Overview

Our client a leading Chemical Manufacturing company based in Durban is looking to fill the position of Junior Process Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of critical capital expenditure projects.
• Management of change process.
• Process engineering support to the operations team.
• The development of conceptual designs.
• Doing costing and proposal developments and developing Gantt charts / project timelines.
• Obtaining quotes and submitting Capex requirements.
• Contractor management and project progress reporting.
• Day-to-day contractor oversight.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of the plant.
• Financial reports on project cost.
• Supporting the project manager on projects across sites.
• Ensure that all relevant engineering standards and best practices are incorporated into all installations.
• To actively seek to improve processing techniques in conjunction with the Plant teams to achieve reduction in cycle times and utility consumption.
• Champion energy management programs and tracking.
• Investigate process deviations and find solutions.
• Assist with implementing the companys process safety program across all sites.
• Champion the MOC process and chair HAZOPs / risk assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric / Grade 12
• BSc in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in project / process engineering
• Completion of a Candidate Engineering program.
• Experience in leading and completing minor projects and involvement in major projects.
• Able to play a supporting role in major projects to the senior engineering team.
• Good understanding of process safety and lean six sigma principles.
• Ability to plan prioritize and meet deadlines attention to detail commitment.
• Knowledge and experience with PSM and LSS

Contact

Please send a detailed copy of your CV to

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Distributed Control Systems,Continuous Improvement,Process Improvement,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,Process Engineering,cGMP,Kaizen,Programmable Logic Controllers,Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1