Senior Petrochemical Process Design Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Private healthcare

Generous leave and paid sick days

Annual bonus

Professional development opportunities

Remote retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Design Engineer to lead FEED through detailed design for petrochemical projects in a remote-first, global team. You will drive process design development, simulations, and hazard analyses while collaborating with managers, equipment engineers, and safety specialists.

The role demands a chemical engineering degree with 10+ years in petrochemicals, proficiency in Aspen Plus/HYSYS, and strong teamwork in distributed environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in process design engineering in petrochemicals/chemicals.
• Extensive experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Proven ability to develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Strong knowledge of petrochemical processes, safety design principles (HAZOP/LOPA/SIL).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with distributed teams in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design for new petrochemical plants and expansions from concept to detailed engineering.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to optimize designs.
• Conduct PHAs and risk assessments during design.
• Develop heat and material balances, utilities, and equipment sizing.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, safety standards and environmental policies.
• Provide technical support to procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Review vendor proposals and technical submittals for equipment.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design methodology improvements.

Skills

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

PHA/LOPA/SIL

FEED to detailed design

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Design Engineer to lead FEED through detailed design for petrochemical projects in a remote-first, global team. You will drive process design development, simulations, and hazard analyses while collaborating with managers, equipment engineers, and safety specialists.

The role demands a chemical engineering degree with 10+ years in petrochemicals, proficiency in Aspen Plus/HYSYS, and strong teamwork in distributed environments.