Senior Process Chem Engineer – Hybrid, Petro Projects

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonuses based on performance

Health and medical benefits

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Chemical Engineer to join our client in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead design, optimization, and safety for major petrochemical expansion projects, driving innovation and operational excellence.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility, requiring strong project management, PFD/P&ID experience, and PSM leadership. Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in process engineering, preferably petrochemical.
• Strong knowledge of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (ECSA) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of chemical processes for new and existing facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and economic evaluations for proposed projects.
• Develop P&IDs, PFDs, and equipment specifications.
• Oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot process issues to maintain operational efficiency.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to management.
• Manage project timelines and budgets for process engineering.

Skills

Process design

PSM leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Chemical Engineer to join our client in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead design, optimization, and safety for major petrochemical expansion projects, driving innovation and operational excellence.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility, requiring strong project management, PFD/P&ID experience, and PSM leadership. Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA is highly desirable.