Senior Process Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. You will design and optimize complex process systems for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations while collaborating virtually with multidisciplinary teams across South Africa.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 8+ years of progressive experience, and proficiency in process simulation tools such as HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and PRO/II.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in process engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for new projects and modifications.
• Perform process simulations and calculations to optimize designs and ensure operational efficiency.
• Specify process equipment, including reactors, columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and contribute to safety reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related operational issues.
• Develop operational guidelines, startup procedures, and process control strategies.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines in a virtual environment.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance process performance.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and design documentation.
• Mentor junior process engineers and contribute to the team's technical development.

Skills

Process engineering

Process simulation

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PRO/II

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves conceptualization, design, and optimization of complex process systems for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Working remotely, you will collaborate virtually with multidisciplinary teams, providing expert process engineering solutions and driving innovation. The successful candidate will leverage their deep technical knowledge to ensure the efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance of process designs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to significant projects from anywhere within South Africa, in a role that emphasizes flexibility and advanced technical challenges. Our client is committed to fostering a remote-first culture, supported by cutting-edge technology and collaborative platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for new projects and modifications.
• Perform process simulations and calculations to optimize designs and ensure operational efficiency.
• Specify process equipment, including reactors, columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and contribute to safety reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related operational issues.
• Develop operational guidelines, startup procedures, and process control strategies.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines in a virtual environment.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance process performance.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and design documentation.
• Mentor junior process engineers and contribute to the team's technical development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in process engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat