Senior Process Engineer - Petrochemical Projects

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Challenging and impactful projects

Generous annual leave and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead the design and optimization of complex petrochemical processes, covering conceptual design through commissioning to ensure safety and efficiency. You will steer projects in a dynamic industrial environment and mentor junior engineers.

You will develop PFDs and P&IDs, perform process simulations with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and conduct PHAs/HAZOPs while ensuring compliance with international codes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the petrochemical or chemical industry.
• Strong proficiency in process simulation software and P&ID development.
• In-depth knowledge of unit operations, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) principles and hazard analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience in project execution, from design to commissioning.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME).

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities for new petrochemical plants and modifications to existing facilities.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform process simulations and modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP studies, to ensure safety.
• Specify process equipment, including reactors, columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot process issues and develop solutions to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Provide technical support during the construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, operations, and project management.
• Mentor junior process engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.]
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Skills

Process design

Hazard analysis

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

PFD/PI&D development

Job description

About the Role Our client, a major player in the petrochemical industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their expanding engineering team in East London, Eastern Cape . This role will be instrumental in the design, development, and optimization of complex petrochemical processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, process simulation, and troubleshooting. You will be involved in all phases of project execution, from conceptual design through to commissioning and start-up, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant industrial projects in a region known for its growing manufacturing sector. Your expertise will be vital in driving innovation and operational excellence in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities for new petrochemical plants and modifications to existing facilities.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform process simulations and modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP studies, to ensure safety.
• Specify process equipment, including reactors, columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot process issues and develop solutions to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Provide technical support during the construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, operations, and project management.
• Mentor junior process engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the petrochemical or chemical industry.
• Strong proficiency in process simulation software and P&ID development.
• In-depth knowledge of unit operations, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) principles and hazard analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience in project execution, from design to commissioning.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Involvement in challenging and impactful petrochemical projects.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment in East London .
• Generous annual leave and public holidays.