Remote Senior Process Design Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work structure

Competitive salary package

Exposure to international projects

Professional development opportunities

Work from anywhere in South Africa

Supportive remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Process Design Engineer to lead PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances for global chemical and petrochemical projects from a home office in South Africa. This role emphasizes independent work and high-quality deliverables.

You will collaborate with international teams, adhere to global standards, and use Aspen Plus/HYSYS and CAD tools to optimize designs while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on process design experience, EPC or consultancy preferred.
• Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS and P&ID CAD tools.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of PFDs and P&IDs for chemical processes.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations.
• Specify process equipment and select reactors, distillation columns, pumps.
• Utilize process simulators for design optimization.
• Prepare operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with remote project teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and standards.
• Contribute to design reviews and HAZOP studies.
• Create equipment datasheets and specifications.

Skills

Process design

Remote collaboration

Project management

Technical communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

P&ID CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished international engineering firm, is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Process Design Engineer to bolster their global project delivery capabilities. This role offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to contribute your expertise to major chemical and petrochemical projects from your chosen location within South Africa. You will be instrumental in developing detailed process designs, optimizing plant layouts, and ensuring the integrity and efficiency of complex chemical systems. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in process design, a thorough understanding of industry best practices, and exceptional remote collaboration skills. This is a fully remote opportunity, focused on delivering world-class engineering solutions from afar.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of PFDs and P&IDs for intricate chemical processes.
• Conduct comprehensive mass and energy balance calculations.
• Select and specify critical process equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, and pumps.
• Utilize advanced process simulation software for design and optimization.
• Develop detailed operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate seamlessly with remote project teams, including clients, engineers, and project managers.
• Ensure designs meet all applicable international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate actively in design reviews and HAZOP studies.
• Generate technical documentation, including equipment datasheets and specifications.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Over 8 years of hands on experience in process design, preferably within EPC or consultancy settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Proficiency in using CAD software for P&ID development.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience working with global clients and adhering to international engineering standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, crucial for a remote role.
• Proven ability to manage project timelines and deliver high-quality work independently.
• A reliable home office environment with a stable internet connection.

Benefits

• Fully remote work structure, providing exceptional flexibility and autonomy.
• Highly competitive salary package tailored to expertise.
• Exposure to a wide array of challenging international projects.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a prestigious and globally recognized engineering firm.
• Work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Supportive team culture that thrives on remote collaboration.