Process Design Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Challenging projects

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Process Design Engineer to join their team on a fully remote basis. The role involves conceptualizing, designing, and developing new chemical processes while meeting performance, safety, and environmental criteria, with collaboration across project teams and clients.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in chemical process design, proficiency in Aspen Plus/HYSYS and CAD tools, and strong knowledge of unit operations, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years in process design for chemical industries.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of unit operations, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.
• Experience with process safety reviews and hazard analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for new and existing chemical processes.
• Perform mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and specification development.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to optimize designs and predict performance.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and equipment for various chemical operations.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to deliver successful projects.

Skills

Process design

Problem solving

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Process Design Engineer to join their innovative team on a fully remote basis. This role is crucial for the conceptualization, design, and development of new chemical processes and modifications to existing ones, ensuring they meet stringent performance, safety, and environmental criteria. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and technology providers to translate requirements into robust, efficient, and scalable engineering solutions. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with extensive experience in process design and a passion for developing cutting-edge chemical technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for new and existing chemical processes.
• Perform mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and specification development.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to optimize designs and predict performance.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and equipment for various chemical operations.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to deliver successful projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering . Minimum of 6 years of experience in process design for the chemical or related industries. Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools. Strong understanding of unit operations, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering. Experience with process safety reviews and hazard analysis. Excellent technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills for effective remote collaboration .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for work from any approved location.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to challenging and high-impact projects in diverse chemical sectors.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking company culture focused on innovation.