Senior Process Engineer - Petrochemical Plants (Hybrid)

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to optimize petrochemical facilities. You will design and review process schemes, run simulations, and guide operations for safe, efficient plant performance.

The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering small to medium process-improvement projects while staying compliant with safety and environmental standards.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in process engineering within petrochemical/chemical industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II).

Responsabilidades

• Develop, review, and optimize process designs and operating procedures for petrochemical plants.
• Conduct detailed process simulations to identify efficiency, safety, and environmental improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project engineering teams to ensure seamless plant operations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and plant personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage small to medium-sized process improvement projects.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new technologies in petrochemical engineering.

Conocimientos

Process simulation

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Thermodynamics

Educación

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to optimize petrochemical facilities. You will design and review process schemes, run simulations, and guide operations for safe, efficient plant performance.

The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering small to medium process-improvement projects while staying compliant with safety and environmental standards.