Junior Process Engineer with brewing/distilling experience

Blue Projects; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in project management is seeking a skilled Process Engineer. The role involves reviewing project deliverables, developing essential process documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in the brewing or food manufacturing industries. Exceptional analytical and teamwork skills are essential, along with proficiency in CAD and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in Process Engineering/Project Management in brewing/distilling or food manufacturing.
• Ability to generate PFD’s, PIDs, perform mass & energy balances.
• Experience with multidisciplinary coordination including civil, mechanical, electrical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Review project deliverables to define process requirements.
• Develop PFDs, PIDs, and equipment layouts.
• Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Proficient in English

Teamwork

Time management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD systems

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelors/Honors Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or Industrial Chemistry

Job description

Requirements:

• Proficient in English
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in Process Engineering/Project Management in the brewing/distilling or food manufacturing industry
• Minimum 2-4 year Bachelors/Honors Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or Industrial Chemistry required
• Ability to generate PFD’s, PIDs, perform process calculations like mass & energy balances
• Modelling skills for plant layout, piping/mechanical design and detailing
• Experience with multidisciplinary coordination including but not limited to civil, mechanical, electrical, control & automation, production
• Ability to work in a team
• Advanced time management, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D CAD systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project represents an advantage
• Available for travel/business trips/relocation

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing the project deliverables to define process requirements
• Development of PFDs, PIDS, equipment layouts
• Confirming project design requirements with the client and other stakeholders
• Design and manage the brewing and distilling processes to achieve the desired product characteristics, applying relevant design principles that help maximize safety and performance of the process line.
• Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards.
• Perform process simulations and troubleshooting issues.
• Creating appropriate piping, insulation, instrument & equipment specifications
• Producing tender or RFQ documents as required by the project
• Creating, verifying and validating all Material Take Off (MTOs).
• Liaise with equipment, instrument and installation suppliers regarding specifications, design & delivery
• Preparing and completing project plans
• Proposing design improvements, implementing changes and performing quality assurance
• Monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Perform risk assessments, FMEA, HAZOPS, Hazardous Areas Classifications (HAC) & LOPA
• Develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• On site commissioning of plant and equipment including mechanical completion verification, punch listing, cold & hot commissioning, performance acceptance testing (PAT) and final handover

Company description

Blue Projects is a unique project and construction management consulting company serving multiple industries. We believe that growing a great project management company happens from the inside out. It begins with people who are drawn to work that uses every talent they possess, plus imagination, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.