Senior Petrochemical Process Design Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa seeks a highly experienced Lead Process Design Engineer to direct the development of complex petrochemical process designs. You will lead a team of engineers, drive safety, environmental, and economic objectives, and ensure successful project execution.

The role requires extensive experience in process simulation, PFD/P&ID development, and equipment design within petrochemicals, with a track record of optimizing plant performance and mentoring

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in process design engineering, with substantial focus on the petrochemical industry.
• Proven experience leading process design for large-scale petrochemical projects.
• Expertise in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools.
• Thorough understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process designs from conceptualization through to detailed engineering for petrochemical plants.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, and other key design documentation.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to optimize plant performance, energy efficiency, and product yield.
• Specify process equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Perform process safety reviews (e.g., HAZOP) and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers, fostering their technical development.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, project management, and operations teams.
• Ensure designs adhere to project specifications, industry standards, and company best practices.
• Manage the technical aspects of process design within project timelines and budgets.
• Evaluate and implement new process technologies to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Process design leadership

Process simulation

PFD/P&ID development

Team mentoring

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD tools

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa seeks a highly experienced Lead Process Design Engineer to direct the development of complex petrochemical process designs. You will lead a team of engineers, drive safety, environmental, and economic objectives, and ensure successful project execution.

The role requires extensive experience in process simulation, PFD/P&ID development, and equipment design within petrochemicals, with a track record of optimizing plant performance and mentoring