SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

Segula Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg seeks a senior process engineer with over 14 years of experience, including leadership on large projects in the energy and petrochemical sectors. The successful candidate will validate process designs and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Key qualifications include a BSc in Chemical Engineering and advanced modelling skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead innovative projects and collaborate with a team focused on delivering robust process designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years engineering experience.
• At least 8 years in a contracting/design house environment.
• Experience in energy, refining, petrochemical or chemical industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering work across feasibility, concept, basic and detail stages.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, UFDs and MFDs.
• Perform process simulations using ASPEN / PRO-II.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus modelling capability

Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals

Knowledge of safety-related design (SIS, SIL, relief systems)

Expertise in distillation, heat exchange, separation and utilities

Knowledge of international engineering standards and best practices

Strong communication and client engagement skills

Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering and project interfaces

Education

BSc Chemical Engineering

Professional Registration (Pr.Eng – ECSA)

Job description

Company Description

At SEGULA Technologies you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. From 3D printing, augmented reality, connected vehicle to the factory of the future – new technologies are part of our 15,000 ingenious collaborators’ day-to-day life.
Company profile :https://www.segulatechnologies.com/en/

Job Description

Experience

• Minimum 14 years engineering experience
• At least 8 years in a contracting/design house environment
• Experience in energy, refining, petrochemical or chemical industries
• Lead Engineer experience on at least 3 large projects
• Commissioning and plant start-up participation
• Experience with distillation processes essential

Responsibilities - Functional

• Leads the development of design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and engineering deliverables
• Validates all major process deliverables
• Supports design reviews, HAZOP, SIL and client workshops
• Ensures compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and project specifications

Commitment & Authorisations

• Authorised to approve process documents within project scope
• Authorised to coordinate with licensors, vendors and technology providers
• Authorised to issue technical bid evaluations and design philosophies

Objectives of the function

• Deliver robust, safe, and efficient process designs across all project phases
• Ensure effective integration of process engineering with all other disciplinesThis ensures that the role stays focused and the list is properly formatted.

Mission and tasks

• Lead process engineering work across feasibility, concept, basic and detail stages
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, UFDs and MFDs
• Perform process simulations using ASPEN / PRO-II
• Perform unit operation sizing (pumps, heat exchangers, columns, reboilers and valves)
• Conduct hydraulic calculations with AFT tools
• Develop process philosophies, safety philosophies, operating and commissioning manuals
• Perform relief load calculations and fire protection calculations
• Prepare equipment and instrument datasheets
• Perform hazardous area classifications and material selection tables
• Conduct 3D model reviews and plant layout assessments
• Lead vendor documentation reviews and technical bid evaluations
• Support commissioning and plant start-up

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus modelling capability
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge of safety-related design (SIS, SIL, relief systems)
• Expertise in distillation, heat exchange, separation and utilities
• Knowledge of international engineering standards and best practices
• Strong communication and client engagement skills
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering and project interfaces

Prerequisites

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process diagrams and standards
• Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project environments
• Knowledge of hazardous area classification

Qualifications

Diplomas

• BSc Chemical Engineering (Required)
• Professional Registration (Pr.Eng – ECSA) Preferred