Junior Process Engineer – Chemical & Process Plant Engineering

C3 Resource Investments (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

C3 Resource Investments (Pty) Ltd is seeking a recently qualified or junior Process Engineer to join an experienced team in Centurion. You will work under senior engineers, gaining exposure to process design, plant engineering and industrial technologies while contributing to design calculations and project implementation.

Responsibilities include process modelling, preparation of PFDs/P&IDs, equipment data sheets and technical reports, as well as plant inspections and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc Engineering or National Diploma in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• 0-3 years' relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong 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.

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.

Skills

Mass and energy balances

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

BEng/BSc Engineering or National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.