Senior Process Engineer, Green Energy - Hybrid Role

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Stellenbosch office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our client’s team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA. You will design, simulate, and optimize energy conversion and storage processes in a hybrid work setting with on-site collaboration and remote data analysis.

The role emphasizes thermodynamics, process safety, and scale-up, with mentoring responsibilities and cross-functional teamwork within R&D and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in process engineering focusing on energy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical and physical processes for energy conversion and storage technologies.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling using Aspen HYSYS or ChemCAD.
• Perform feasibility studies and techno-economic analyses for new concepts.
• Develop P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specs.
• Lead process safety reviews including HAZOP and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Process design

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Strong communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Pr Eng registration (preferred)

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our client’s team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA. You will design, simulate, and optimize energy conversion and storage processes in a hybrid work setting with on-site collaboration and remote data analysis.

The role emphasizes thermodynamics, process safety, and scale-up, with mentoring responsibilities and cross-functional teamwork within R&D and operations.