Senior Process Engineer - Petrochemicals

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Safe work environment

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a leading petrochemical company in Pietermaritzburg to recruit a Senior Process Engineer. You will optimize and manage complex chemical processes to improve efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance, collaborating with production, maintenance and safety teams.

The role demands a strong background in process design and simulation, with hands-on experience in scale-up projects and delivering technical reports and operation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the petrochemical or oil and gas industry.
• Proven track record in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of process control systems, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Conduct detailed process simulations and analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
• Ensure all process operations adhere strictly to safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Provide technical expertise and support for plant operations, troubleshooting complex process issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with research and development teams on the scale-up of new processes and technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and operational guidelines for process activities.

Skills

Process design

Optimization

Troubleshooting

Process control

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the petrochemical sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg . This critical role involves optimizing and managing complex chemical processes to ensure efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. You will play a key part in driving innovation and operational excellence within the plant, working closely with production, maintenance, and safety departments to achieve business objectives and uphold the highest industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer to make a significant impact in a challenging and rewarding industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Conduct detailed process simulations and analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
• Ensure all process operations adhere strictly to safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Provide technical expertise and support for plant operations, troubleshooting complex process issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with research and development teams on the scale-up of new processes and technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and operational guidelines for process activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the petrochemical or oil and gas industry.
• Proven track record in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of process control systems, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• A stable and supportive work environment committed to employee growth and safety.