Process Engineer

Transnet Company; Lesedi Local Municipality; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Transnet Pipelines is seeking a Process Engineer to support the lifecycle management strategy for pipeline assets and related infrastructure. The role sits in OPS & TEC, Process Engineering, DNR, Jameson Park, reporting to the Principal Engineer: Process, with a permanent employment status.

The incumbent will provide expert technical support to Operations and other technical disciplines, participate in capital projects, and drive process improvements across maintenance and capital initiatives

Qualifikationen

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a large petrochemical maintenance or engineering environment.
• Eligible to registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer/Technologist.
• Driver’s license code B; willing to travel; medical certificate; lifestyle audit.

Aufgaben

• Support the implementation of the Process asset Lifecycle management strategy.
• Provide technical and process engineering input to Process projects (Maintenance and Capital).
• Develop and monitor process-related maintenance plans (5–7 year horizon).
• Define technical performance norms and standards for maintenance activities.
• Monitor asset performance and conduct technical audits against the maintenance plan.
• Lead process engineering and re‑engineering projects to improve asset performance.
• Coordinate capacity within Process engineering to add value to projects and operations.

Kenntnisse

Hydraulic simulations

Change control

P&IDs

Process optimization

Maintenance planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

BSc/BEng/BTech in Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Process Engineer

Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: OPS & TEC, Process Engineering, DNR

Location: Jameson Park

Reporting To: Principal Engineer: Process

Grade: F

Reference: req6031

The closing date is on 19/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

Support theimplementation of the Process assets Lifecycle management strategy andphilosophy (medium and long-term) to ensure that from a Process perspectiveTransnet Pipelines’ infrastructure and equipment capacity requirements are metand sustained in the long term, in accordance with company and departmentalbusiness objectives.

Thisposition is part of the Process engineering team within Transnet Pipelines andencompasses the effective and efficient execution and engineering input to allProcess related projects (Maintenance and Capital of nature), the execution ofProcess related Research & Design, determining of policy, procedures andquality standards for systems and equipment, maintenance procedures and themanagement of preventative maintenance and defect repair in this regard.

Theincumbent is responsible for providing technical and process engineeringsupport for all process related equipment and capital development projects, aswell as providing expert technical support to Operations and other Technicaldisciplines and providing a consultation service to external parties (e.g.National Bodies and private industry) as and when required. Incumbentparticipates in and details all Process related aspects of Capital Projects forTransnet Pipelines

Position Outputs

Support the implementation of the Process asset Lifecycle management strategy to ensure the availability of reliable and excellent condition infrastructure and equipment assets and relevant pipeline infrastructure capacity over the long term, based on all asset lifecycles and operational approved strategies, and ahead of demandExecution of lifecycle plans for assets, the remaining usable life, their suitability to market demands, shortages and surpluses and ensure proper planning for the maintenance, upgrading, replacement and scrapping of the assets, where applicable

Support the development and monitoring the implementation of the process related assets maintenance plan (5-7-year plan) to ensure that assets are maintained in a condition fit and safe for operations within the approved maintenance budgets

Define technical performance norms/standards, rules and regulations for maintenance processes and activities to ensure that all infrastructure assets are maintained and are performing within the planned norms and provide remedial action plan/s for any deviations in accordance with Transnet and Transnet Pipelines policies, relevant legislation, regulations and standards

Monitor and review the performance of all infrastructure assets and implement technical audits to determine if their performance is according to the approved maintenance plan, operational performance standards and degradation rates and modify accordingly, where applicable, to ensure alignment to the maintenance plan

Identify, recommend and manage the implementation of process engineering and re‑engineering projects related to improving the performance and efficiency of the assets in a cost‑effective manner

Manage the availability of capacity within Process engineering department by co‑ordinating skilled personnel to add economic value to projects and operations.

Compile and manage the operating, capitalised maintenance, capital budgets (OPEX, COPEX and CAPEX) to ensure compliance to agreed targets and achieve cost containment

Support a high‑performance culture amongst staff through the performance management system to enhance performance objectives and ensure developing of technical skills through programmes such as the Engineer Programme, the Engineer in Training/Technician in Training Programme.

Support continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma within the assets management, by introduction of world‑class maintenance standards to ensure high asset availability and reliability and reduction in maintenance cost.

Input into development, implementation to ensure effective utilisation of a technology for maintenance management system, ensuring information is always up to date and available for audit and legal requirements

Support processes to guide reverse engineering and localisation for long term sustainability

Support and develop Operational Readiness for new assets in terms of maintainability, spares availability, skilled maintenance and operational personnel and technical support and facilities

Provision of Engineering technical support for the planning, design, maintenance and decommissioning of pipeline infrastructure.

Benchmark, source, implement and monitor systems and tools to ensure effective asset lifecycle management and keeping abreast of latest market developments, training and ensuring correct deployment.

Qualifications and Experience

BSc or BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering.3-5 years’ experience in a large organisation with a complex operations and commercial environment within a petrochemical maintenance or engineering environmentRequirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19Added Advantage: Lean Six SigmaEligible to registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer/Technologist.Standard Job RequirementsDriver’s license code BTravel as required and approved.Medical certificateMust be willing to undergo Lifestyle Audit

Competencies

Knowledge of Engineering Research MethodologiesAbility to carry out hydraulic simulations/ calculations and guide company decisions of a hydraulic natureSupport all change control and project request for all Process Engineering deliverablesMember of Capital Projects Owners teams as lead Process Engineer or support thereofSound understanding of pipeline hydraulicsGeneration and updating of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow DiagramsDevelopment of Philosophy documents to guide operations /initiatives and projects Review and input to all Operational ProceduresSpecification and sizing of all typical process related equipment (relief devices, pumps, control valves)Familiarity and knowledge of applicable standards (API / NFPA)Good understanding of Electrical, Mechanical, instrumentation and controls EngineeringUnderstanding of Transnet Procurement processes and proceduresKnowledge to proactively meet the requirements of Statutory and regulatory bodies for Transnet PipelinesBusiness strategy & business planning cycleCross-functional alignment of business Processes

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.