Senior Process Design Engineer - Remote, Sustainable Chemistry

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote role

Generous annual leave

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Process Design Engineer to drive the concept-to-detailed design of chemical processes in a fully remote South Africa position.

You will develop flowsheets and P&IDs, run Aspen Plus/HYSYS/ChemCAD simulations, perform mass/energy balances, and size equipment with a strong safety focus.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical engineering degree with 7+ years of experience; Pr.Eng/ECSA eligibility is a plus, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of progressive process design experience in chemical/petrochemical industries.
• Proficiency with Aspen Plus, HYSYS and ChemCAD.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat/mass transfer, and kinetics.
• HAZOP/PHA experience and safety-focused design.
• Pr.Eng with ECSA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flowsheets and P&IDs from concept to detailed design.
• Run process simulations and mass/energy balances.
• Size equipment and select materials for process units.
• Evaluate technologies to meet project objectives and performance criteria.
• Prepare technical specs for equipment, instruments, control systems.
• Conduct PHAs/HAZOP studies to ensure inherent safety in designs.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and project management teams.
• Support junior engineers during construction and commissioning.
• Stay updated on process design best practices.
• Contribute to design methodology improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Time management

Self-discipline

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior Process Design Engineer to drive the concept-to-detailed design of chemical processes in a fully remote South Africa position.

You will develop flowsheets and P&IDs, run Aspen Plus/HYSYS/ChemCAD simulations, perform mass/energy balances, and size equipment with a strong safety focus.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical engineering degree with 7+ years of experience; Pr.Eng/ECSA eligibility is a plus, and strong communication is essential.