Lead Process Development Engineer: Innovation and FEED

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Benoni, Gauteng, to hire an experienced Lead Process Development Engineer. The role centers on conceptualizing, designing, and optimizing new process technologies and plant modifications, while leading a team of engineers to deliver safe, robust solutions.

You will drive feasibility studies and FEED, collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and translate innovative ideas into large‑scale industrial processes that meet safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years in process development and design in Oil & Gas
• Proven experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II, UniSim)
• Strong thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and mass transfer knowledge
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing project deliverables
• Familiarity with API and ASME codes and standards
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to optimize designs and evaluate performance
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations, heat exchanger design, and separation process design
• Lead feasibility studies and FEED for new process units and plant upgrades
• Ensure process designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines for integrated delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues during project execution and plant operation
• Manage process engineering deliverables and timelines for assigned projects
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers, fostering technical development
• Stay updated on new technologies and industry best practices in process development

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

UniSim

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a client in Benoni, Gauteng, to hire an experienced Lead Process Development Engineer. The role centers on conceptualizing, designing, and optimizing new process technologies and plant modifications, while leading a team of engineers to deliver safe, robust solutions.

You will drive feasibility studies and FEED, collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and translate innovative ideas into large‑scale industrial processes that meet safety and environmental