Senior Process Engineer - Petrochemicals

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Energetic industry exposure

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for our client in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex chemical processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will engage in process simulation, equipment sizing, and process improvements for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 7 years of experience in petrochemical or chemical manufacturing,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant process engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and CAD tools.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize chemical process designs including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform process simulations to analyze and improve performance.
• Specify process equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, distillation columns).
• Conduct PHAs/HAZOP studies to identify safety risks.
• Troubleshoot operations and implement efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with project teams during design, construction and commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with standards, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare technical reports and operational guidelines for Klerksdorp facilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Kenntnisse

Process simulation

PFDs & P&IDs

PHAs/HAZOP

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the Energy and petrochemical industry, is seeking to recruit a highly skilled Senior Process Engineer for their operations in Klerksdorp, North West. This role is crucial for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex chemical processes to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance. The successful candidate will be involved in process simulation, equipment design, and process improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects and enhance your expertise within a leading industrial organization. We are looking for a meticulous and proactive engineer who can drive innovation and operational excellence in Klerksdorp, North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical process designs, including flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).


• Perform process simulations using software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS to analyze and improve process performance.


• Specify process equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, and distillation columns.


• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs), such as HAZOP studies, to identify and mitigate safety risks.


• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to improve plant efficiency and reliability.


• Collaborate with project engineering teams during the design, construction, and commissioning phases of new projects.


• Ensure all process designs and modifications comply with industry standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.


• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and operational guidelines for Klerksdorp, North West facilities.


• Mentor junior process engineers and provide technical leadership on process engineering matters.

Requirements

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


• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in process engineering, preferably within the petrochemical or chemical manufacturing sector.


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


• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and reaction engineering.


• Experience with process safety management (PSM) and risk assessment methodologies.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Knowledge of plant operations and maintenance practices is a plus.


• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa and reside in or near Klerksdorp, North West.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and performance-based incentive program.


• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and disability coverage.


• Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.


• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.


• Relocation assistance package available.


• A stimulating career within the dynamic Energy industry in Klerksdorp, North West.