Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer to lead the development and optimization of chemical processes from concept to production. You will apply advanced design principles to improve safety, yield, and energy efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will model processes with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, prepare PFDs and P&IDs, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with R&D, operations, and project management to deliver projects on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in chemical process design and development.
• Proven experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, reaction kinetics, and mass transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design new chemical processes, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize existing processes to improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance energy efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and pilot plant trials to validate designs.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and project management for project execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues in plant operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Manage process design projects within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Process design

Process optimization

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Thermodynamics

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer to lead the development and optimization of chemical processes from concept to production. You will apply advanced design principles to improve safety, yield, and energy efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will model processes with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, prepare PFDs and P&IDs, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with R&D, operations, and project management to deliver projects on