Senior Energy Process Engineer - Optimize & Innovate

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our client’s team in Pietermaritzburg. The role focuses on optimizing and troubleshooting energy processes, driving safety, efficiency and compliance across major projects.

You will lead process design, simulate and analyze operations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with operations, maintenance and R&D to achieve project objectives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in process engineering within the energy sector.
• Proven track record in process design, optimization and scale-up.
• Knowledge of process simulation software and control systems.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize existing energy production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Design and implement new process technologies and equipment, ensuring seamless integration.
• Conduct thorough process safety analyses and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation (P&IDs, SOPs, PFDs).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Skills

Process optimization

Process design

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Control systems

PFDs & P&IDs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our client’s team in Pietermaritzburg. The role focuses on optimizing and troubleshooting energy processes, driving safety, efficiency and compliance across major projects.

You will lead process design, simulate and analyze operations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with operations, maintenance and R&D to achieve project objectives in a dynamic environment.