Senior Petrochemical Process Engineer - Hybrid Work & Growth

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life assurance

Paid leave

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a petrochemical focus in Centurion. You will contribute to designing, developing, and optimizing chemical processes to improve efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance across plants.

The role emphasizes process troubleshooting, debottlenecking, and implementing new technologies to enhance performance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master’s in Chemical Engineering with 7+ years of progressive experience in petrochemical or

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience as a Process Engineer in petrochemical/refining.
Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and P&ID development.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and optimize chemical processes for petrochemical production.
Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs.
Conduct process simulations and troubleshooting to resolve operational issues.
Implement process improvements to enhance yield and reduce costs.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Provide technical support for plant operations, HAZOP studies, and process safety management.