Senior Biomass Process Engineer (Hybrid) - Flexible Hours

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 180.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary package (competitive)

Health insurance

Retirement plan and life cover

Professional development and industry‑

Hybrid work model

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer based in Bloemfontein to lead design, optimization, and operation of biomass energy conversion facilities. The role demands expertise in chemical/process engineering with biomass experience, and a drive to improve energy output while minimizing environmental impact.

Responsibilities include creating PFDs/P&IDs, troubleshooting, and coordinating with project managers and operators. A hybrid work setup and travel to site locations are expected.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical or Process Engineering.
• 6+ years in process engineering with biomass focus.
• Experience with biomass feedstock characterization and pre-treatment.
• Knowledge of biomass conversion tech: combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, digestion.
• Proficient in process simulation and CAD tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; willing to travel and hybrid work.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design for biomass energy conversion plants including feedstock prep and energy recovery.
• Optimize processes for energy efficiency, yield and reliability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic assessments for new projects.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs and equipment specs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational/technical challenges in biomass facilities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and quality protocols.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and plant operators.
• Research and evaluate new technologies for biomass energy production.
• Manage vendor selection and equipment evaluation.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Conocimientos

Process engineering

Biomass energy

Analytical thinking

Project management

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Educación

BSc or MSc Chemical/Process Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

CAD tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer based in Bloemfontein to lead design, optimization, and operation of biomass energy conversion facilities. The role demands expertise in chemical/process engineering with biomass experience, and a drive to improve energy output while minimizing environmental impact.

Responsibilities include creating PFDs/P&IDs, troubleshooting, and coordinating with project managers and operators. A hybrid work setup and travel to site locations are expected.