Senior Process Engineer

Thyssenkrupp Presta Ag; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead key projects in energy and petrochemical industries. The role requires a BSc. in Chemical Engineering and at least 14 years of experience, including 8 years in contracting. If you have strong design expertise and proven leadership in engineering projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 14 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in contracting.
• Professional registration with ECSA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key interface with clients.
• Facilitate PFD, P&ID, HAZOP reviews.
• Manage manpower planning and project schedules.

Skills

Design house expertise

Process simulation software (Aspen, PROII)

Leadership in engineering projects

Unit operation sizing

Process safety systems

Education

BSc. Chemical Engineering

Tools

HTRI

Job description

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa — thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa Pty Ltd

Full-time, Permanent | Professionals | On-Site | Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer with strong design house expertise to join our Process Engineering Department.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead key projects within the energy and petrochemical industries in an EPC contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key interface with clients, forming part of the owner's project team.
• Facilitate and actively participate in PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, and SIL reviews to ensure design integrity and safety compliance.
• Manage manpower planning and project schedules for the process engineering team.
• Develop design basis, process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and utility balances.
• Produce piping and instrumentation diagrams, mechanical and utility flow diagrams.
• Prepare detailed equipment and instrument data sheets, process philosophies, and operational manuals.
• Conduct relief valve calculations, relief load summaries, and fire protection system assessments.
• Specify chemicals and catalysts, review specifications, and provide inputs for hazardous area classification.
• Perform unit operation sizing and complex process calculations.

If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise in a challenging EPC environment, we invite you to apply and join our progressive team.

Your profile

BSc. Chemical Engineering degree with at least 14 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in contracting within energy, chemical, refining or petrochemical sectors.

Professional registration with ECSA preferred.

Proven track record in feasibility, concept, and basic engineering phases.

Strong knowledge of unit operation sizing, process safety systems, and engineering design procedures.

Experience with process simulation software (Aspen, PROII), heat exchanger rating (HTRI), and safety-related system sizing.

Demonstrated leadership in at least 3 large projects during basic and detailed engineering, with commissioning and plant start-up experience.

Competent in producing PFD and P&ID and proposing innovative process control schemes.

Excellent collaborator, offering technical support across multiple projects.

An opportunity to lead impactful projects in a dynamic and growing sector. Work within a motivated team focused on engineering excellence.