Process Engineer - Petrochemical Plants

Placements24; Vereeniging; Ibrido; ZAR 800.000 - 1.100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to support petrochemical operations in Vereeniging, South Africa. This hybrid role focuses on optimizing chemical processes, increasing efficiency and ensuring safety standards across plants.

You will analyze process data, lead improvements, design equipment and control systems, and contribute to PHAs and regulatory compliance, working with operations, maintenance and project teams both on-site and remotely.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of process engineering in petrochemicals.
• Strong thermodynamics and fluid dynamics understanding.
• Hands-on experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS.
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) and HAZOP.

Mansioni

• Analyze and troubleshoot complex chemical process issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Design and specify process equipment, control systems, and modifications.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Generate technical reports, procedures, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to support plant activities and capital projects.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Safety awareness

Formazione

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to support their petrochemical operations in Vereeniging . This hybrid role involves optimizing chemical processes, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest safety standards within their plants. You will be responsible for analyzing process data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions that enhance production output and product quality. Working collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams, both on-site and remotely, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and continuous improvement within the Oil & Gas and Chemical industries .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot complex chemical process issues to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Design and specify process equipment, control systems, and modifications.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Generate technical reports, procedures, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to support plant activities and capital projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Process Engineer in petrochemical or related industries.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is essential.
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) and HAZOP studies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors .