Process Simulation Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Home office equipment allowance

Professional development allowance

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Process Simulation Engineer to join their advanced engineering team in a fully remote capacity. You will build and validate dynamic and steady-state models, optimize processes, and analyze results to drive efficiency and safe design for chemical plants from a remote location.

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemical engineering with 4+ years of process simulation experience, proficiency in Aspen Plus, HYSYS, Pro/II, and CHEMCAD, and strong Python/VBA

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of process simulation experience in the chemical industry.
• Proficiency with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, Pro/II, CHEMCAD.
• Programming experience in Python or VBA is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain dynamic and steady-state process models.
• Conduct process optimization studies using simulation software to improve efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and what-if scenarios to assess process performance under varying conditions.
• Collaborate with design engineers and plant personnel to troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and training on process simulation tools and methodologies.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing simulation results, analyses, and recommendations.

Skills

Process simulation

Remote communication

Analytical thinking

Python

VBA

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Pro/II

CHEMCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Process Simulation Engineer to join their advanced engineering team, operating on a fully remote basis. This role is pivotal in leveraging simulation tools to design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes. You will be responsible for building accurate process models, conducting rigorous simulations, and analyzing results to provide actionable insights for process improvement and new plant design. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical skills, deep expertise in process simulation software, and the ability to translate complex technical data into clear recommendations, driving efficiency and innovation from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain dynamic and steady-state process simulation models.
• Conduct process optimization studies using simulation software to improve efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and what-if scenarios to assess process performance under varying conditions.
• Collaborate with design engineers and plant personnel to troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and training on process simulation tools and methodologies.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing simulation results, analyses, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in process simulation and modeling in the chemical industry.
• Proficiency with leading simulation software packages (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, Pro/II, CHEMCAD).
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, unit operations, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, VBA) for scripting and data analysis is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills, crucial for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous allowance for professional development, software, and home office equipment.
• Flexible, fully remote working environment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging process simulation projects.
• Join a team dedicated to advancing process design and optimization through simulation technology.