Remote Senior Process Engineer, Oil & Gas

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. You will design and optimize complex process systems for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations while collaborating virtually with multidisciplinary teams across South Africa.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 8+ years of progressive experience, and proficiency in process simulation tools such as HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and PRO/II.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in process engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for new projects and modifications.
• Perform process simulations and calculations to optimize designs and ensure operational efficiency.
• Specify process equipment, including reactors, columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and contribute to safety reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related operational issues.
• Develop operational guidelines, startup procedures, and process control strategies.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines in a virtual environment.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance process performance.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and design documentation.
• Mentor junior process engineers and contribute to the team's technical development.

Skills

Process engineering

Process simulation

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PRO/II

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. You will design and optimize complex process systems for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations while collaborating virtually with multidisciplinary teams across South Africa.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 8+ years of progressive experience, and proficiency in process simulation tools such as HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and PRO/II.