Remote Principal Chemical Process Designer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Chemical Process Designer for a remote-first engineering team. The role focuses on conceiving, developing, and executing advanced chemical process designs for diverse industrial applications, guiding projects from inception to detailed engineering.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, lead safety assessments such as HAZOP, and collaborate with global clients, project managers, and other disciplines, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enabling

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in chemical process design.
• Expert proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD).

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design and development of complex chemical processes.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs.
• Conduct process simulations and economic evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

HAZOP experience

Process design

Remote work

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Chemical Process Designer for a remote-first engineering team. The role focuses on conceiving, developing, and executing advanced chemical process designs for diverse industrial applications, guiding projects from inception to detailed engineering.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, lead safety assessments such as HAZOP, and collaborate with global clients, project managers, and other disciplines, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enabling