Remote Senior Chemical Engineer - Process Design

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Chemical Engineer with a strong background in process design to lead conceptual and FEED activities for major capital projects. The role emphasizes developing accurate PFDs and P&IDs, performing simulations, and specifying critical equipment.

You will collaborate with remote multidisciplinary teams, ensuring designs meet safety standards and regulatory requirements while delivering cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in process design and capital projects.
• Proficiency with process simulation and P&ID tools; familiarity with PSM.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and conceptual design for chemical processes.
• Develop and review PFDs and P&IDs.
• Run process simulations and perform heat/mass balances.
• Specify major equipment (reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, separation units).
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with remote multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Process design

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Senior Chemical Engineer specializing in Process Design to join their innovative, fully remote team. This role is critical in developing conceptual and detailed designs for new chemical plants and modifications to existing facilities. You will leverage your expertise in process simulation, P&ID development, and equipment specification to deliver efficient, safe, and cost-effective designs. This position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of contributing to significant capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of conceptual and front-end engineering design (FEED) packages for chemical processes.
• Create and review detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform process simulations and heat and mass balance calculations using industry-standard software.
• Specify major process equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and separation units.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant engineering codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with remote multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control engineers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in process design and engineering, with a significant focus on capital projects.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools for P&ID development.
• Deep understanding of chemical engineering principles, equipment design, and process safety management (PSM).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, adapted for remote collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead design efforts and mentor junior engineers in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and bonus potential for senior-level expertise.
• Fully remote position, offering maximum work-life flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to shape innovative process designs for major industrial facilities.