Remote Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer

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

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.