Senior Petrochemical Process Engineer, On‑Site Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Performance bonuses

International assignments

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Chemical Engineer to join our Mossel Bay, Western Cape operations. The role focuses on the design, development, and optimization of complex petrochemical processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance on-site at the Mossel Bay facility.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with 7+ years in petrochem/oil & gas, and expertise in process design, simulations, PFDs/P&IDs, and leadership to mentor

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in petrochemical/oil and gas industries.
• Experience in process design, scale-up, and operational support.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and thermodynamics packages.
• Strong knowledge of hydrocarbon processing, separation techs, and reaction engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and modification of petrochemical processes for optimal performance and safety.
• Conduct process simulations and feasibility studies for projects and expansions.
• Develop detailed PFDs and P&IDs.
• Review equipment specifications and vendor proposals.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide expert technical support to plant personnel.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Optimize processes to improve yield, reduce energy consumption, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including operations, maintenance, and project management.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team’s technical development.

Skills

Process design

Process scale-up

Process simulation

PFDs

P&IDs

Vendor evaluation

Safety & compliance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Thermodynamics packages

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Chemical Engineer to join our Mossel Bay, Western Cape operations. The role focuses on the design, development, and optimization of complex petrochemical processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance on-site at the Mossel Bay facility.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with 7+ years in petrochem/oil & gas, and expertise in process design, simulations, PFDs/P&IDs, and leadership to mentor