Process Optimization Engineer

Air Products South Africa; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical sector is seeking a Process Optimization Engineer to enhance operational efficiency through advanced controls and collaborative problem-solving. The position requires a strong background in process engineering and offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and development

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in Process Engineering.
• Proficient with advanced control software and programming languages.
• Desire to implement optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Operations teams for process problems and efficiencies.
• Implement and maintain advanced control initiatives for optimization.
• Analyze performance and financial benefits of optimization opportunities.

Skills

Process Engineering

Advanced Process Controls Engineering

Collaboration

Optimization

Computer literacy

Education

BSc / B. Eng in Chemical Engineering

BSc / B. Eng in Control Engineering

BSc / B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Aspen DMC

SQL

C++

MATLAB

MS Excel

Job description

Job title : Process Optimization Engineer

Job Location : Gauteng, Vanderbijlpark Deadline : July 31, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources