Senior Petrochemical Process Engineer – Growth & Impact

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Private medical cover

Retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer for a client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role centers on the design, operation, and optimization of complex petrochemical processes with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 9+ years in petrochemical/oil and gas refining, expertise in process simulation (Aspen Plus, HYSYS), and solid project management skills. Professional registration (Pr.Eng) is desirable for this senior role.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in chemical engineering with a focus on petrochemical processing or oil and gas refining.
• Deep understanding of unit operations in petrochemical plants.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles.
• Proficient in process simulation and APC concepts.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr.Eng) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize performance of petrochemical processing units (cracking, distillation, reforming).
• Conduct in-depth process analysis for yield, energy, and cost improvements.
• Lead process troubleshooting and implement effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Participate in design and review of new process technologies and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Perform process safety assessments and contribute to risk mitigation.

Skills

Process simulation

Troubleshooting

Project management

Team leadership

Process optimization

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer for a client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role centers on the design, operation, and optimization of complex petrochemical processes with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 9+ years in petrochemical/oil and gas refining, expertise in process simulation (Aspen Plus, HYSYS), and solid project management skills. Professional registration (Pr.Eng) is desirable for this senior role.