Senior Petrochemical Process Engineer – Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development & continuous

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to optimize petrochemical operations. You will design, simulate, and improve processes to boost efficiency, safety, and environmental performance in a demanding industrial setting.

The role offers a hybrid mix of in-office collaboration and remote work. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in chemical/process engineering, with expertise in Aspen HYSYS or PRO/II, and experience with HAZOPs and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant process engineering experience in petrochemical or chemical industry.
• Proficient in process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer.
• Experience with HAZOP studies and risk assessments is desirable.
• Familiarity with South African energy sector regulations and standards.
• Authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and optimize process designs and operating procedures for petrochemical plants.
• Conduct detailed process simulations and analyses to identify efficiency, safety, and environmental improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project engineering for seamless plant operations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and plant personnel.
• Ensure all process activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage and execute small to medium-sized process improvement projects.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in petrochemical engineering.

Skills

Process simulation

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Mass transfer

Analytical skills

Team communication

HAZOP studies

Regulatory compliance

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to optimize petrochemical operations. You will design, simulate, and improve processes to boost efficiency, safety, and environmental performance in a demanding industrial setting.

The role offers a hybrid mix of in-office collaboration and remote work. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in chemical/process engineering, with expertise in Aspen HYSYS or PRO/II, and experience with HAZOPs and regulatory compliance.