Senior Mechanical Engineer — Process Design & P&ID Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with performance incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Klerksdorp to lead process design initiatives for chemical plants. You will translate process requirements into robust mechanical solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in line with industry standards.

This role focuses on developing and optimizing mechanical systems across projects. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in process design within chemical/petrochemical/pharmaceutical sectors, with strong fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in process design in chemical/petrochemical/pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII and piping design standards.
• Experience with PFDs and P&IDs and mechanical equipment sizing.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and engineering of process equipment (reactors, pumps, heat exchangers, piping).
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for new installations and modifications.
• Perform detailed mechanical calculations for sizing, stress analysis, and materials.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and industry best practices; support construction and commissioning.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

PFDs & P&IDs knowledge

ASME Section VIII

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Engineering software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Klerksdorp to lead process design initiatives for chemical plants. You will translate process requirements into robust mechanical solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in line with industry standards.

This role focuses on developing and optimizing mechanical systems across projects. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in process design within chemical/petrochemical/pharmaceutical sectors, with strong fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and