Process Engineer - Power Generation

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Engineer for a key player in South Africa's power generation sector, based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing plant processes, reducing costs, and boosting reliability through data-driven improvements.

You will analyze processes, monitor KPIs, implement modifications, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related process-focused field.
• Minimum 5 years as a Process Engineer in power generation, heavy industry, or chemical processing.
• Strong thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer knowledge.
• Experience with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is advantageous.
• Data analysis and SPC techniques proficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Teamwork ability and clear technical communication.
• Experience with industrial safety standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations in power generation is a plus.
• Onsite work in Vereeniging, Gauteng with potential for hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize existing plant processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvement strategies.
• Troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Design/process upgrades, including pilot studies and scale-up.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (P&IDs, SOPs, safety protocols).
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations for seamless plant operation.
• Participate in PHAs and safety reviews.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for potential implementation.
• Train plant operators on new/modified processes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Process optimization

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Mass transfer

Data analysis

SPC

Root cause analysis

Team communication

Industrial safety

Environmental regs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key operator in the South African power generation industry , is seeking an adept Process Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and reliability at their facility in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role is integral to optimizing plant processes, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing improvements that drive productivity and reduce costs. The successful candidate will work within a team of skilled professionals dedicated to maintaining and improving power generation capabilities. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for an engineer passionate about process optimization in a critical sector. We are looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a commitment to operational excellence in the Vereeniging area. Join a company committed to powering the nation and ensuring energy stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize existing plant processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Monitor key process performance indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies for improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Design and implement process modifications and upgrades, including pilot studies and scale-up.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure seamless plant operation.
• Participate in process hazard analyses (PHAs) and safety reviews.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for potential implementation.
• Support the training of plant operators on new or modified processes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related process-focused engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Process Engineer, preferably within the power generation, heavy industrial, or chemical processing sectors.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical information clearly.
• Experience with industrial safety standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations pertinent to power generation is a plus.
• Must be able to work onsite in Vereeniging, Gauteng , with potential for hybrid arrangements.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical aid, and a provident fund.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and further training are provided.
• The role offers exposure to complex industrial processes and the chance to make a tangible impact on energy supply.
• Enjoy a stable working environment with a focus on safety and operational excellence in Vereeniging.
• This is a great opportunity to advance your career in process engineering within the vital energy sector.