Senior Petrochemical Process Design Engineer - Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

On-site parking

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Process Design Engineer to join our client’s established team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on conceptualization and detailed design of new petrochemical plants and modifications to existing facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Chemical Engineering degree, 5+ years in process design in petrochemicals, and expertise in process simulation (Aspen Plus/HYSYS) and PHAs/HAZOP studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in process design in petrochemicals/oil & gas.
• Proficient in Aspen Plus or HYSYS; strong process simulation skills.
• Knowledge of API and ASME codes.
• Registered or eligible for ECSA registration.
• Strong communication and teamwork; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop PFDs and heat & material balances for new units or modifications.
• Prepare P&IDs and process control philosophies.
• Run process simulations and hydraulic calculations using industry software.
• Specify major equipment: reactors, columns, heat exchangers, pumps.
• Conduct PHAs/HAZOP studies and implement safety recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during project execution.
• Support construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of projects.
• Evaluate new process technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop cost estimates and provide technical justifications.

Skills

HAZOP studies

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Process Design Engineer to join our client’s established team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on conceptualization and detailed design of new petrochemical plants and modifications to existing facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Chemical Engineering degree, 5+ years in process design in petrochemicals, and expertise in process simulation (Aspen Plus/HYSYS) and PHAs/HAZOP studies.