Senior Chemical Process Engineer

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to design, optimise and commission complex chemical process systems with international impact. You will develop process designs from concept to commissioning and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on safety-critical projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in process engineering, strong process safety knowledge and proficiency with PFDs/P&IDs and Aspen software.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc Chemical Engineering degree.
• 5–10 years in process engineering in chemical manufacturing, explosives, petrochemical, mining, pharmaceutical or related industries.
• Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, control philosophies.
• Experience with Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus; knowledge of design codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs for chemical plants from concept through commissioning.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets and process calculations.
• Perform mass and energy balances, hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing.
• Design and optimize reactors, mixing systems, vessels, heat exchangers and piping networks.
• Conduct HAZOP, SIL, LOPA and other process safety studies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
• Support plant commissioning, startup, performance testing and optimization.

Skills

Process engineering

Process safety

PFDs & P&IDs

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

HAZOP/SIL/LOPA

Root cause analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BEng Chemical Eng

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to design, optimise and commission complex chemical process systems while working on technically challenging projects with international impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop process designs for chemical manufacturing plants from concept through commissioning.
• Prepare and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications and process calculations.
• Perform mass and energy balances, hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing.
• Design and optimise reactors, mixing systems, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping networks and utility systems.
• Conduct HAZOP, SIL, LOPA and other process safety studies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
• Support plant commissioning, start-up, performance testing and process optimisation.
• Investigate process deviations, identify root causes and implement sustainable engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control engineers throughout project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports and operating procedures.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication and construction activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc Chemical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA or eligible for registration.
• 5–10 years' experience in process engineering within chemical manufacturing, explosives, petrochemical, mining, pharmaceutical or related industries.
• Strong understanding of process safety management principles.
• Experience developing engineering documentation including:
  • PFDs
  • P&IDs
  • Equipment Datasheets
  • Control Philosophies
  • Cause & Effect Matrices
• Experience performing process simulations using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of pressure vessel, piping and process design codes.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

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