Process Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Access to advanced engineering tools

Continuous professional development

Safety-conscious culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join its chemical manufacturing operations in Paarl, Western Cape. You will optimize production processes, improve efficiency, ensure product quality, and uphold safe working practices in a busy plant.

The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering degree and at least five years in process engineering, with experience using Aspen Plus or HYSYS and performing PSM/HAZOP analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and reaction engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) and hazard analysis techniques (e.g., HAZOP) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and waste.
• Conduct process studies, simulations, and pilot tests to evaluate new technologies and improvements.
• Ensure that all processes comply with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration of process changes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, and process safety information.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Process design

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

PSM (Process Safety Management)

HAZOP

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Process Engineer to join their chemical manufacturing operations in Paarl. This role is central to optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe working environment. You will be involved in process design, implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within the plant. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemical engineering principles and a proven track record of successfully improving manufacturing processes in a complex industrial setting. This is a key position within the company's technical team in the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and waste.
• Conduct process studies, simulations, and pilot tests to evaluate new technologies and improvements.
• Ensure that all processes comply with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration of process changes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, and process safety information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and reaction engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) and hazard analysis techniques (e.g., HAZOP) is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative chemical process projects.
• Access to advanced engineering tools and technologies.
• Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A safety-conscious and collaborative working culture.