Senior Petrochemical Process Engineer - Hybrid & Impact

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work model in Paarl

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading petrochemical producer in Paarl, Western Cape, to hire a Senior Chemical Engineer. You will drive operational excellence, optimize complex processes, and focus on safety and environmental performance.

You will analyze, model, and troubleshoot processes, develop P&IDs and mass/energy balances, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams in a hybrid on-site setup.

Qualifications

• Experience optimizing petrochemical processes and improving safety and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles.
• Experience with process simulations and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize petrochemical processes to improve efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and identify root causes.
• Conduct process simulations and model improvements.
• Develop process documentation including P&IDs and mass/energy balances.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Lead PHAs and risk assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical guidance.
• Stay current with petrochemical technologies and best practices.

Skills

Process optimization

Petrochemical processes

Process simulation

PSM principles

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading petrochemical producer in Paarl, Western Cape, to hire a Senior Chemical Engineer. You will drive operational excellence, optimize complex processes, and focus on safety and environmental performance.

You will analyze, model, and troubleshoot processes, develop P&IDs and mass/energy balances, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams in a hybrid on-site setup.