Senior Process Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health insurance and retirement

Career growth and development

Stable role in Gauteng industrial hub

Oil & Gas industry work

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to design, optimize and troubleshoot complex oil and gas processes, ensuring efficiency, safety and environmental compliance across production and refining facilities.

You will develop P&IDs and PFDs, run simulations with Aspen HYSYS or PRO/II, analyse data to identify improvements, and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 6 years of process engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with Aspen HYSYS or PRO/II for simulations.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify process equipment and systems for oil and gas facilities.
• Conduct simulations and analyze data to identify improvements and cost savings.
• Develop P&IDs and PFDs and other process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental policies and standards.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Process simulation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated and experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their operations in Vereeniging. This role is crucial for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting the complex processes involved in the Oil & Gas industry. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance of production and refining processes. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an engineer passionate about process design and optimization to make a substantial contribution to a leading energy company in Gauteng, working within a well-established operational framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify process equipment and systems for oil and gas facilities.
• Conduct process simulations and analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop P&IDs, PFDs, and other process engineering documentation.
• Ensure all processes comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operations and maintenance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in process engineering within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II) and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A stable role within a key industrial hub in Gauteng.
• Work on essential processes within the vital Oil & Gas industry.