Junior Process Engineer – Chemical & Process Plant Engineering

JVR Software; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in South Africa seeks a recently qualified or junior Process Engineer to join an experienced Process Engineering team. The role is ideal for a motivated Chemical Engineering graduate looking to build a career in process design, plant engineering and industrial process technologies.

You will gain exposure to engineering design, process calculations, equipment specifications and project implementation under the guidance of senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Has at least a degree or diploma in Chemical Engineering.
• 0–3 years’ relevant experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles, mass and energy balances.
• Exposure to process simulation software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mass and energy balances and process design calculations.
• Prepare and update Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Support the preparation of equipment data sheets and technical specifications.
• Assist with process modelling, design documentation and technical reports.
• Participate in plant inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Support process optimisation and research and development initiatives.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering teams.

Skills

Mass balances

Energy balances

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

Process modelling

Equipment data sheets

Technical reports

Education

BEng/BSc Chemical Eng or National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a recently qualified or Junior Process Engineer to join an experienced Process Engineering team.
This position is ideal for a motivated Chemical Engineering graduate looking to build a career in process design, plant engineering and industrial process technologies.
Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to engineering design, process calculations, equipment specifications and project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with mass and energy balances and process design calculations.
• Prepare and update Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Support the preparation of equipment data sheets and technical specifications.
• Assist with process modelling, design documentation and technical reports.
• Participate in plant inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Support process optimisation and research and development initiatives.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering teams.
• BEng/BSc Engineering or National Diploma in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• 0–3 years’ relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles, mass and energy balances and process design.
• Exposure to process simulation software would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• An interest in process plant engineering, mining,
• or industrial applications.

An excellent opportunity to develop your engineering career while gaining practical experience on challenging local and international projects.