Lead Process Engineer – High-Integrity Petroleum Systems

Mindworx Consulting and Academy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindworx Consulting and Academy seeks a Lead Process Engineer to drive high-integrity design, hydraulic optimization, and commissioning for bulk liquid and petroleum storage facilities. You will act as the principal process authority on site, challenging EPC deliverables to ensure peak performance and safety compliance.

You will lead process integrity from P&ID reviews through HAZOPs to final start-up and handover, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring adherence to global and

Qualifications

• Experience with petroleum storage and transfer systems
• Proficiency in P&ID development and cause-and-effect reviews
• Knowledge of HAZOP/HAZID and MOC processes
• Familiarity with SIL/LOPA studies and commissioning procedures
• Proven understanding of API/ASME/NFPA/IEC/ISO/SANS standards and local safety requirements
• Eligibility for professional registration with ECSA (or in SA) would be ideal
• Ability to lead process safety reviews and on-site technical governance

Responsibilities

• Review and challenge EPC contractor deliverables to ensure design basis and safety compliance
• Lead process safety activities including HAZOP/HAZID and SIL/LOPA studies
• Oversee field commissioning, testing, and handover documentation to operations

Job description

Mindworx Consulting and Academy seeks a Lead Process Engineer to drive high-integrity design, hydraulic optimization, and commissioning for bulk liquid and petroleum storage facilities. You will act as the principal process authority on site, challenging EPC deliverables to ensure peak performance and safety compliance.

You will lead process integrity from P&ID reviews through HAZOPs to final start-up and handover, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring adherence to global and