Senior Process Engineer - Oil & Gas

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional training and development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to design, optimize and troubleshoot Oil & Gas processes, ensuring safe, efficient operations from new facility design to plant improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a Chemical Engineering degree with 7+ years in Oil & Gas, is proficient in HYSYS or Aspen Plus, and has strong thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mass transfer knowledge, plus safety/risk assessment experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of process engineering experience, oil & gas preferred.
• Proficient with HYSYS or Aspen Plus for simulations.
• Strong thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mass transfer knowledge.
• Experience with safety studies and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs, PFDs and P&IDs for oil and gas facilities.
• Perform process simulations to optimize plant performance.
• Conduct HAZOP studies and safety reviews.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and improve efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and control engineers.

Skills

Process design

Process simulation

HAZOP studies

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Senior Process Engineer to contribute to their operations in Bloemfontein. This role is essential for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting the complex processes involved in the Oil & Gas industry. You will ensure that all operations are efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant, working on projects that range from new facility design to continuous improvement of existing plants. The successful candidate will leverage their deep technical expertise to solve challenging engineering problems and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop process designs, PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams), and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) for oil and gas facilities.


• Perform process simulations and calculations to optimize plant performance and identify potential issues.


• Conduct hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and safety reviews.


• Troubleshoot operational problems and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability.


• Specify process equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and separation units.


• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control engineers.

Requirements

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


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering , with a significant portion in the Oil & Gas sector .


• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus).


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


• Experience with safety studies and risk assessments.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for professional training and development.


• Relocation assistance available for the successful candidate.


• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for challenging projects.