Senior Petrochemical Process Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Training programs

Leadership development

Remote work for select tasks

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer to join its Technical Excellence Division in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on driving process improvements, enhancing reliability, and contributing to downstream projects across petrochemical facilities.

You will lead process analyses, support debottlenecking efforts, and guide engineering teams on safety and environmental compliance, with opportunities to influence major capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in petrochemical or refining industries.
• Strong understanding of unit operations (distillation, cracking, reforming, polymerization).
• Experience with process simulations and industry-standard software.
• Expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize continuous and batch chemical processes within petrochemical facilities.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause failure analysis.
• Design, specify, and implement process modifications and new equipment to enhance performance and safety.
• Develop and manage process safety information, including P&IDs, safety procedures, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure successful plant turnarounds and debottlenecking projects.
• Lead or participate in PHA studies (HAZOP/LOPA/What-If).
• Develop technical justifications for CAPEX projects related to process upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex assignments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Skills

Process optimization

Process simulation

PSM (Process Safety Management)

Project management

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer to join its Technical Excellence Division in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on driving process improvements, enhancing reliability, and contributing to downstream projects across petrochemical facilities.

You will lead process analyses, support debottlenecking efforts, and guide engineering teams on safety and environmental compliance, with opportunities to influence major capital projects.