Senior Process Engineer

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer. You will lead projects in the energy and petrochemical sectors, managing clients and engineering teams. Candidates must possess a BSc. in Chemical Engineering and have a strong track record in large projects with extensive industry experience. Join a progressive team committed to engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of relevant experience, 8 years in energy, chemical, refining, or petrochemical sectors.
• Professional registration with ECSA preferred.
• Proven track record in feasibility and engineering phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead key projects within energy and petrochemical industries.
• Interface with clients and manage project schedules.
• Develop design basis and prepare detailed engineering documents.

Skills

Process simulation software (Aspen, PROII)

Leadership in large projects

Knowledge of unit operation sizing

Collaboration and technical support

Education

BSc. Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

HTRI for heat exchanger rating

Job description

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

Job details

Type of contract:

Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent

Experience level: Professionals

Remote work: On-Site

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Status:

Status: Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible

Posting date: 2025/10/04

Job number:

Job number: 0 RS APA00027

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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.

The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the following job description but not limited to:

• 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

The successful candidate must be in possession of a:

• 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.