Process Engineer

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Process Engineer with over 10 years of experience, particularly in the Water sector. The role involves delivering engineered packages, managing budgets, and providing on-site construction management. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and Professional Engineer Certification (ECSA). Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the Water sector preferred.
• Ability to handle pressure and mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineered packages within project budget and quality standards.
• Manage project hours and budgets effectively.
• Provide on-site construction management assistance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer Certification (ECSA)

Job description

Main Purpose

The Process Engineer will be responsible for all activities related to the effective and professional compilation of proposals / tenders as well cost-effective, compliant, fit-for-purpose, safe engineering, design, construction support and commissioning assistance during the execution of projects. This shall be rendered in the Water market segments.

Key Performance Areas

• Deliver engineered packages to comply to the overall project budget, schedule and quality standards
• Fit for purpose engineering and design in all required industry segments
• Manage hours, budgets and change / variations in a manner that enhances gross profits on projects
• Ensure that projects are executed in accordance with the relevant Client and company policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Construction, installation, and commissioning project support.
• Reporting as and when required.
• Reviewing relevant tender and / or project specifications to ensure clarity of scope.
• Engineering and design package generation for proposals / bids and projects.
• Define, organise, execute, and coordinate process engineering scope / assignments.
• Perform process engineering design for proposals / tenders and projects including but not limited to piping systems, pump hydraulics, tank and vessels, heat transfer, controls equipment and process equipment.
• Develop project deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs’, heat and mass balances, basis of designs, schedules, project estimates, bid document, equipment specification and the like.
• Plan and organise project work together with a multidisciplinary team.
• Research, design and specify equipment, controls, and process for chemical, mechanical, hydraulic, and other industrial systems.
• Provide on-site construction management assistance during installation, commission and start-up of equipment and related systems.
• Execution and assistance during FAT or plant simulations.
• Travel required and / as dependent on the project and client needs
• Exercise creative thinking to devise new systems and innovative ways to work.
• Understand complex water processes and be able to analyse, design and troubleshoot.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technology and equipment suppliers.
• Authoring / verifying all required technical documentation as required for a project.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to handle pressure
• Ability to work in a team and mentor peers
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders
• Output / results and deliverables driven
• At least 10 years related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience of engineering and execution of projects in the Water sector preferred.
• Professionally qualified with a bachelor’s degree.
• Professional Engineer Certification (ECSA) required