Senior Process Design Engineer - Petrochemical Refining

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Exposure to major projects in Mossel B

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer for its Mossel Bay operation in the oil, gas and petrochemical sector. The role focuses on designing and developing complex chemical processes for refining and petrochemical facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in process simulation, PFD/PI D development, and equipment sizing, with a strong track record in project execution and safety analyses. This position offers challenging projects in a major industrial hub.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering from a recognised university.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in process design engineering, within petrochemical or refining industries.
• Proficiency in process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or PRO/II.
• Strong understanding of unit operations, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in P&ID development and equipment sizing.
• Experience with HAZOP, LOPA, and other safety analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process designs for grassroots and brownfield petrochemical and refining projects.
• Create and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform detailed process simulations and calculations using industry-standard software.
• Specify major process equipment, including reactors, columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Conduct technical reviews, HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Ensure designs meet all relevant codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Provide technical support during the construction, commissioning and start-up phases of projects.
• Optimize existing processes for improved efficiency, yield and environmental performance.
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers.

Skills

Process design engineering

PFD & P&ID development

Process simulation

HAZOP/LOPA

P&ID development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Chemical engineering degree

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PRO/II

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer for its Mossel Bay operation in the oil, gas and petrochemical sector. The role focuses on designing and developing complex chemical processes for refining and petrochemical facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in process simulation, PFD/PI D development, and equipment sizing, with a strong track record in project execution and safety analyses. This position offers challenging projects in a major industrial hub.