Senior Petrochemical Process Optimization Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Performance bonuses

Retirement contribution

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to optimize processes and improve efficiency across refining and chemical production units. The role is based at our technical center with remote work flexibility, focusing on data analysis and innovative solutions via virtual collaboration.

You will lead debottlenecking, energy efficiency and throughput projects, implement advanced process control, and run simulations to assess yield, energy use and product quality.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in chemical engineering within petrochemical or refining industry.
• Proven expertise in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II).
• Strong background in thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and separation processes relevant to petrochemicals.
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization and advanced process control (APC).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, adept at virtual teamwork.
• Knowledge of process safety principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data from petrochemical plants to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies and modeling techniques.
• Conduct simulation studies to evaluate the impact of process changes on yield, energy, and product quality.
• Collaborate with plant engineers and operators to troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions remotely.
• Lead projects focused on debottlenecking, energy efficiency, and throughput enhancement.
• Ensure process modifications align with safety, environmental, and operational excellence standards.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for management and project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers in process simulation and optimization techniques.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in petrochemical processing.

Skills

Process optimization

Advanced process control

Process simulation

Data interpretation

Thermodynamics

Problem solving

Virtual teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to optimize processes and improve efficiency across refining and chemical production units. The role is based at our technical center with remote work flexibility, focusing on data analysis and innovative solutions via virtual collaboration.

You will lead debottlenecking, energy efficiency and throughput projects, implement advanced process control, and run simulations to assess yield, energy use and product quality.