Lead Process Design Chem Engineer—Innovative Solutions

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Innovative design projects

Academic city environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Process Design Chemical Engineer to lead conceptualization, development, and detailed design of new and improved chemical processes and plant layouts within their facilities.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate client needs into safe, economical solutions, perform process calculations, and prepare specifications for procurement and construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Proficiency in process design and engineering for chemical plants.
• Experience with process safety principles and hazard identification.

Responsibilities

• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for new and existing processes.
• Perform mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and hydraulic calculations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and conceptual design for modifications and new installations.
• Select process equipment and ensure safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate designs.
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement/construction documentation.

Skills

PFD & P&ID design

Mass & energy balances

Process simulation

Hazard identification

ASME/API codes

Technical drawing interpretation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Process Design Chemical Engineer to lead conceptualization, development, and detailed design of new and improved chemical processes and plant layouts within their facilities.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate client needs into safe, economical solutions, perform process calculations, and prepare specifications for procurement and construction.