Senior Chemical Process Engineer — Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for our client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, optimize, and oversee chemical processes to meet production targets while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

A hybrid work model combines on-site collaboration with remote work to support productivity. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in chemical process design and a strong background in process simulations (Aspen Plus, HYSYS), thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in chemical process design, optimization, and operation, preferably in petrochemicals.
• Proven expertise in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with process control systems and instrumentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in project management and report writing.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety protocols in the chemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and risk assessments for new and existing processes.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, and maintenance to implement process improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the operations team.
• Stay abreast of latest technological advancements and industry best practices in chemical engineering.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for our client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, optimize, and oversee chemical processes to meet production targets while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

A hybrid work model combines on-site collaboration with remote work to support productivity. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in chemical process design and a strong background in process simulations (Aspen Plus, HYSYS), thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.