Senior Petrochemical Process Engineer – Innovate & Optimize
Placements24
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Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer for our client in Port Elizabeth, focusing on the petrochemical energy sector. You will optimize existing processes, troubleshoot issues and contribute to the design of new process units to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.
This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a challenging industrial environment, maintaining operational excellence of critical
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in process engineering, with petrochemical/oil and gas background.
- Proficient in Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or PRO/II.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes to maximize yield and minimize waste.
- Perform process simulations and modeling to evaluate changes and improvements.
- Design and specify new process equipment and modifications, ensuring safety and integrity.
- Conduct PHAs and HAZOP studies to identify and mitigate risks.
- Provide technical support to operations and maintenance and prepare technical reports.
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Job description
Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer for our client in Port Elizabeth, focusing on the petrochemical energy sector. You will optimize existing processes, troubleshoot issues and contribute to the design of new process units to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.
This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a challenging industrial environment, maintaining operational excellence of critical
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