Petrochemical Process Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Home office setup allowance

Professional development programs

Fully remote global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Petrochemical Process Engineer to join a fully remote technical support team. The role focuses on optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives for petrochemical operations worldwide from a home office.

You will leverage advanced simulation tools and data analysis to enhance plant performance, ensure safety, and drive efficiency across global assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering within the petrochemical or oil and gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge of petrochemical processes, equipment, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus) and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and separation principles relevant to petrochemicals.
• Excellent remote communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical expertise and support for petrochemical processes, including refining, cracking, and polymerization units.
• Analyze process data, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend optimization strategies to improve yield and reduce operating costs.
• Conduct troubleshooting for complex operational issues, offering timely and effective solutions.
• Develop and refine process models and simulations to predict performance and evaluate proposed changes.
• Collaborate virtually with site-based operations, maintenance, and management teams.
• Ensure adherence to stringent safety and environmental standards in all recommendations and analyses.

Skills

Remote communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Petrochemical Process Engineer to join their leading, fully remote technical support team. This critical role involves providing expert process engineering support for their petrochemical operations globally, focusing on optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will leverage advanced simulation tools and data analysis from your home office to enhance plant performance, ensure safety, and drive efficiency. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer to apply their specialized knowledge across diverse assets while enjoying the autonomy and flexibility of a remote-first environment in the petrochemical industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical expertise and support for petrochemical processes, including refining, cracking, and polymerization units.
• Analyze process data, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend optimization strategies to improve yield and reduce operating costs.
• Conduct troubleshooting for complex operational issues, offering timely and effective solutions.
• Develop and refine process models and simulations to predict performance and evaluate proposed changes.
• Collaborate virtually with site-based operations, maintenance, and management teams.
• Ensure adherence to stringent safety and environmental standards in all recommendations and analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering within the petrochemical or oil and gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge of petrochemical processes, equipment, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus) and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and separation principles relevant to petrochemicals.
• Excellent remote communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development programs.
• Fully remote position allowing for global collaboration and work-life balance.
• A culture that values expertise, innovation, and technical excellence.