Process Optimization Engineer

Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial gas sector is seeking a Process Optimization Engineer to enhance plant operations through advanced controls and optimization strategies. The role entails providing engineering support, driving safety, and improving productivity while collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates with a BSc/B. Eng in Engineering and significant process optimization experience are encouraged to apply for this dynamic position, which offers competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and development

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Flexible work schedule

Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources

Qualifications

• 5-8 years proven experience in Process Engineering and Operations.
• Experience in Advanced Process Controls Engineering.
• High proficiency with Aspen DMC or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support and solve operating problems.
• Implement advanced control initiatives for plant optimization.
• Drive process safety by participating in hazard reviews.

Skills

Process Engineering

Advanced Process Controls Engineering

Collaboration

Optimization

Computer Literacy

Education

BSc/B. Eng in Chemical Engineering

Control Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Aspen DMC

SQL

C++

MATLAB

MS Excel

Job description

About Us:
Air Products is a leading provider of a wide variety of industrial and specialty gas products to the Southern African region. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers through continuous improvement and innovation. To support our growth and ongoing success, we are seeking a Process Optimization Engineer to join our team.

The Process Optimization Engineer will be responsible for providing process engineering support to the On-Sites Operations teams and implementing optimization strategies via advanced controls.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

- Provide support to Operations teams to solve and resolve process operating problems, including product quality, plant efficiency, reliability, and operability issues.
- Implement and maintain advanced control initiatives that perform on-line plant optimization based on the established optimization strategy for the plant.
- Provide a depth analysis of plant and facility performance and potential optimization opportunities with the associated financial benefits.
- Drive process safety in your area of responsibility by participating in Management of Change, Operations Hazards Review and Hazard & Operability activities.
- Improve the productivity of process operations by the implementation of advanced controls and IP 21 changes.
- Assist with plant start-up and commissioning activities.
- Report on performance and benefits of new capital improvements.

Essential Requirements:
- BSc/B. Eng in Chemical Engineering, Control Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree.
- Minimum of 5-8 years proven previous experience in Process Engineering, Operations.
- Process Engineering and/or Advanced Process Controls Engineering.
- High degree of proficiency with Aspen DMC or similar advanced control software.
- Programming experience in SQL, C++ or MATLAB advantageous.
- Ability to work collaboratively with plant operators, process engineers and plant management.
- Desire to understand optimization and efficiency issues with a drive to implement solutions.
- Understanding of ASU Plant Operation advantageous.
- Computer literate with a high degree of proficiency with MS Excel.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Flexible work schedule
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources

If you are a proactive and results-driven individual with a passion for process optimization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in transforming our operations and driving continuous improvement at Air Products.