Senior Process Engineer - Heat Exchangers & Thermal Systems

Recruitpro Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitpro Solutions in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an experienced Process Engineer to design, cost, manufacture, and commission heat exchangers and related process plant equipment. The role covers projects from concept to handover, with site involvement in Gauteng.

The ideal candidate has a BEng/BSc in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in process engineering, with strong design, cost estimation, and client liaison skills. Travel to site may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in thermal design calculations and equipment sizing.
• Strong background in heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid flow principles.
• Experience with cost estimation, tender preparation, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design and calculations for plate and shell & tube heat exchangers.
• Prepare technical proposals, tenders, quotations, and cost estimates.
• Develop process and equipment designs for project execution.
• Provide technical support to clients and assist with sales activities.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with project and contracts teams.
• Prepare operating manuals, technical documentation, and vendor data packs.
• Support manufacturing, workshop coordination, and quality control activities.
• Assist with site inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with suppliers, inspection authorities, and customers throughout project execution.

Skills

Thermal design calculations

Equipment sizing

Process plant engineering

Education

BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering

Process/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering design software

Job description

Recruitpro Solutions in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an experienced Process Engineer to design, cost, manufacture, and commission heat exchangers and related process plant equipment. The role covers projects from concept to handover, with site involvement in Gauteng.

The ideal candidate has a BEng/BSc in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in process engineering, with strong design, cost estimation, and client liaison skills. Travel to site may be required.