Remote Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Remote work allowance

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Chemical Process Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will develop conceptual designs, run feasibility studies, and create comprehensive engineering packages for new chemical processes and plant expansions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong proficiency with Aspen Plus or equivalent, and a solid grasp of thermodynamics, kinetics, and separation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in chemical process design and engineering.
• Proficiency with process simulation and design software (Aspen Plus or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, separation processes, and unit operations.
• Experience in PHAs and process safety principles is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and feasibility studies for new chemical processes and plant modifications.
• Create detailed PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Perform process simulations using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or ChemCAD.
• Conduct cost estimations for process design projects.
• Perform PHAs and ensure safety considerations are integrated into designs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to refine designs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, design summaries, and project proposals.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Skills

Process design

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Chemical Process Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will develop conceptual designs, run feasibility studies, and create comprehensive engineering packages for new chemical processes and plant expansions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong proficiency with Aspen Plus or equivalent, and a solid grasp of thermodynamics, kinetics, and separation processes.