Senior Process Chemical Engineer - Petrochemicals

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Chemical Engineer to join its client’s team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The candidate will optimize complex chemical processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance while driving innovation.

The role blends on-site problem solving with strategic planning and growth within a reputable organization. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset with 7+ years of process engineering experience in the chemical industry, preferably

Qualifikationen

• B.Eng or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in process engineering within the chemical industry, preferably in petrochemicals.
• Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mass transfer.

Aufgaben

• Develop, design, and optimize chemical processes to improve yield, efficiency, and product quality.
• Conduct detailed process simulations and economic evaluations for new and existing operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all process designs and operations comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance teams to implement process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Manage process engineering projects from conception through to implementation.
• Monitor process performance metrics and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and other risk assessment activities.

Kenntnisse

Process optimization

Process simulations

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Mentorship

Project management

Ausbildung

B.Eng or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the chemical manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Process Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a crucial role where you will contribute to the optimization of complex chemical processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. You will be instrumental in driving innovation and maintaining the high standards our client is known for. The position offers a blend of on-site problem-solving and strategic planning, with opportunities for professional growth within a reputable organization. We are looking for an individual with a strong analytical mindset and a proven track record in process engineering. This role is integral to our client's operational success and future development strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and optimize chemical processes to improve yield, efficiency, and product quality.
• Conduct detailed process simulations and economic evaluations for new and existing operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all process designs and operations comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance teams to implement process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Manage process engineering projects from conception through to implementation.
• Monitor process performance metrics and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and other risk assessment activities.

Requirements

• B.Eng or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in process engineering within the chemical industry, preferably in petrochemicals.
• In-depth knowledge of process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mass