Senior Process Engineer - Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Certifications training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role focused on design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes. You will work on process simulation, PFDs/PI&IDs, and equipment design within a global expert team.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement across projects. Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering degree and 8+ years' experience in downstream oil, gas, or petrochem, with strong communication and independence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in process engineering, preferably downstream oil, gas, petrochemical, or chemical industries.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, Pro/II).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat/mass transfer principles.
• Experience with P&ID development, PFDs, and equipment design.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and PHA methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• PE registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize process designs for new and existing chemical plants and facilities.
• Create and maintain PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform process simulations and calculations using industry-standard software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Specify and select process equipment, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and reactors.
• Conduct PHAs such as HAZOP studies.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical solutions to improve performance and reliability.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and operations staff.
• Develop technical specifications and datasheets for process equipment and instrumentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical development of the process engineering discipline.

Skills

Process design

Process simulation

PFD/P&ID development

Equipment design

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Pro/II

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity within the chemical processing and downstream oil and gas sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote technical team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex chemical processes from a remote work environment. The role requires a deep understanding of process simulation, P&ID development, and equipment design. You will play a crucial part in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across various projects. The position is nominally associated with Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA , but is structured as a fully remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize process designs for new and existing chemical plants and facilities.


• Create and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).


• Perform process simulations and calculations using industry-standard software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).


• Specify and select process equipment, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and reactors.


• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) such as HAZOP studies.


• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical solutions to improve performance and reliability.


• Ensure designs comply with all relevant safety, environmental, and industry standards.


• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and operations staff.


• Develop technical specifications and datasheets for process equipment and instrumentation.


• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical development of the process engineering discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.


• A minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the downstream oil and gas , petrochemical, or chemical industries.


• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, Pro/II).


• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat/mass transfer principles.


• Experience with P&ID development, PFDs, and equipment design.


• Knowledge of safety regulations and PHA methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA).


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.


• Experience with process control and automation is a plus.


• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and performance-based bonuses.

• health insurance


• retirement contributions


• performance-based bonuses


• Professional development opportunities


• advanced training and support for professional certifications