Lead Process Engineer – Chemical & EPC Projects

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking a Process Engineer with design-house experience to join the Process Engineering Department in South Africa. The role involves client interaction, leading small projects, and performing PFD/Hazop reviews, 3D model reviews, and manpower planning.

Proficiency in hydraulic calculations and process simulation tools is required. The candidate should hold a BSc in Chemical Engineering with about 4 years of relevant experience; Pr.Eng.

Qualifications

• BSc Chemical Engineering with 4 years engineering experience in energy/chemical refining/petrochemical industries.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is preferable.
• Experience in brownfield project execution.
• Experience in a project contracting environment performing process design.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the client to understand and deliver to Client’s expectations.
• Perform lead engineer role on various small projects.
• Lead or participate in PFD and P&ID Reviews, HAZOP and SIL reviews.
• Participate in 3D model and constructability reviews.
• Perform manpower planning and project schedule management for the projects where a lead engineer role is held.
• Development of process flow diagrams, mass & energy balances, utility balances.
• Development of piping and instrument diagrams, mechanical flow diagrams, and utility flow diagrams.
• Development of process equipment/ instrument data sheets, process philosophies, equipment/ line/ tie-in/ fluid/ utility consumption/ waste & emission lists.
• Development process philosophies, operating, safety and commissioning manuals.

Skills

Lead engineer

Client interaction

Project scheduling

Education

BSc. Chemical Engineering

Tools

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

AFT Impulse

Aspen

HYSYS

Job description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking a Process Engineer with design-house experience to join the Process Engineering Department in South Africa. The role involves client interaction, leading small projects, and performing PFD/Hazop reviews, 3D model reviews, and manpower planning.

Proficiency in hydraulic calculations and process simulation tools is required. The candidate should hold a BSc in Chemical Engineering with about 4 years of relevant experience; Pr.Eng.