Junior Process Engineer

Fraser Alexander; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Junior Process Engineer to provide technical support in the design and operation of water treatment systems. Responsibilities include optimising plant performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The ideal candidate will assist in process design and participate in the implementation of new technologies, contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and optimising plant performance for potable water and sewage treatment.
• Support troubleshooting of process issues and provide technical recommendations.
• Collect and analyse water quality samples; ensure compliance with standards.

Job description

Overview

This position exists to provide technical support in the design, operation and optimisation of potable water, sewage and effluent treatment plants. The Junior Process Engineer will assist senior engineers and operations teams with process monitoring, troubleshooting, design reviews, compliance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Process Support: Assist in monitoring and optimising plant performance for potable water, sewage and industrial effluent treatment systems.
• Process data reviews, mass balances and performance analyses on a daily/weekly basis.
• Support troubleshooting of process issues and provide technical recommendations to operations teams.
• Participate in pilot studies and trials of new technologies (e.g., nanobubbles, membranes and compact modular units).

Design & Projects

• Support process design calculations, drawings (PFDs, P&IDs) and basic engineering deliverables.
• Assist in equipment sizing, specification preparation and vendor evaluations.
• Participate in commissioning, testing and handover of new treatment plants.

Compliance & Reporting

• Collect and analyse water quality samples to ensure compliance with SANS 241, Regulation 3630 and other applicable standards.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly compliance and performance reports for clients and regulators.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, logs and plant records.

SHEQ & Risk Management

• Ensure safe work practices in accordance with OHS Act, MHSA, NEMA and internal SHEQ systems.
• Support implementation of ISO 9001/14001, HACCP/FSSC 22000 (for food and beverage clients).
• Identify and escalate process risks, incidents and non-conformances.