Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer — Hybrid Leadership

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive medical & retirement_pl➤

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer to lead conceptualization, design, and development of chemical processes at our Polokwane facility. You will oversee simulations, PFDs/P&IDs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while coordinating with project teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, participate in HAZOPs, and support commissioning of new plants or modifications, contributing to major industrial projects from a strategic Limpopo base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in process design and engineering for chemical or related industries.
• Proven expertise in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, Chemcad) and P&ID development.
• Strong understanding of unit operations, reaction engineering, and separation technologies.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and hazard analysis techniques.
• Excellent project engineering skills, including scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process designs from conceptualization through to detailed engineering.
• Perform process simulations, mass and energy balances, and equipment sizing calculations.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant codes, standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, discipline engineers, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and design teams.
• Participate in technical reviews, HAZOP studies, and design verification processes.
• Support the commissioning and start-up phases of new plants or process modifications.

Skills

Process design

Project leadership

Engineering knowledge

HAZOP

PSM principles

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Chemcad

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer to lead conceptualization, design, and development of chemical processes at our Polokwane facility. You will oversee simulations, PFDs/P&IDs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while coordinating with project teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, participate in HAZOPs, and support commissioning of new plants or modifications, contributing to major industrial projects from a strategic Limpopo base.