Senior Process Chemical Engineer -Optimize & Innovate Plant

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Process Chemical Engineer to optimize existing processes, develop new ones, and drive operational excellence at a state-of-the-art facility.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of process engineering experience, strong skills in Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and a focus on safety, yield, and efficiency. This role offers significant growth in a leading petrochemical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of relevant process engineering experience.
• Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for existing and new product lines.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and economic evaluations for proposed projects.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and efficiency.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Skills

Process design

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Process Chemical Engineer to optimize existing processes, develop new ones, and drive operational excellence at a state-of-the-art facility.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of process engineering experience, strong skills in Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and a focus on safety, yield, and efficiency. This role offers significant growth in a leading petrochemical environment.