Senior Gas Process Engineer – Optimize Recovery & Safety

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual performance bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 near Nelspruit seeks a Senior Process Engineer with expertise in gas processing to optimize hydrocarbon recovery, safety, and environmental compliance.

You will design, troubleshoot, debottleneck, and implement improvements across gas processing facilities in Mpumalanga, requiring 8+ years in oil and gas. Proficiency with HYSYS/Aspen Plus and strong PSM knowledge are essential. Relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in process engineering in oil and gas, focusing on gas processing.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas treatment technologies (dehydration, sweetening, NGL recovery).
• Proficiency with process simulation software (HYSYS, Aspen Plus).
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) principles and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify gas processing plant processes and equipment to meet production and quality targets.
• Conduct process simulations and analyses to optimize plant performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, diagnose process deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement procedures for safe startup, shutdown, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards related to gas processing.
• Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Skills

Process design

Troubleshooting

Debottlenecking

PHAs

MOC

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PSM

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

Placements24 near Nelspruit seeks a Senior Process Engineer with expertise in gas processing to optimize hydrocarbon recovery, safety, and environmental compliance.

You will design, troubleshoot, debottleneck, and implement improvements across gas processing facilities in Mpumalanga, requiring 8+ years in oil and gas. Proficiency with HYSYS/Aspen Plus and strong PSM knowledge are essential. Relocation assistance offered.