Senior Process Design Engineer – Chemical Plants

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Process Design Engineer to join our client’s team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead conceptual and detailed design for chemical plants, developing PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances to ensure safe, efficient, and economically viable processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in process design (EPC/consulting), strong simulation skills (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD), and solid knowledge of P&ID development, risk assessments, and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in process design, preferably EPC or consulting.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD).
• Strong knowledge of P&ID development, equipment design, and process control.
• Experience conducting HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with API/ASME codes and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven team.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and feasibility studies for new chemical processes and plants.
• Create PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Perform process simulations using industry tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD).
• Size and specify major process equipment (reactors, distillation columns, pumps).
• Develop control strategies and P&ID logic.
• Conduct PHAs, including HAZOP studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).
• Ensure designs comply with industry codes, standards, and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support during detailed engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Optimize existing designs for performance and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Process simulation

PFD/P&ID knowledge

HAZOP/risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Process Design Engineer to join our client’s team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead conceptual and detailed design for chemical plants, developing PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances to ensure safe, efficient, and economically viable processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in process design (EPC/consulting), strong simulation skills (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD), and solid knowledge of P&ID development, risk assessments, and industry