Senior Process Engineer – Process Plant Design & Engineering

C3 Resources; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 670,000 - 949,000; Full time

Job summary

C3 Resources in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead complex process plant design and execution. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver cost-effective engineering solutions.

The role requires a BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong skills in mass and energy balances, process modelling, and equipment sizing. Occasional client engagement and project leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc Engineering in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• 8+ years of relevant process engineering experience in multidisciplinary settings.
• Proven experience in process plant design in mining, metallurgical, chemical, or related sectors.
• Strong expertise in mass and energy balances, modelling, sizing, and design.
• Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, specs and engineering documentation.
• Exposure to HAZOP, process safety and commissioning.
• Ability to lead work packages and mentor engineers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design activities across feasibility, detailed design and project execution phases.
• Develop and review mass and energy balances, process simulations and equipment sizing calculations.
• Oversee the preparation of BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications and process design documentation.
• Develop process design philosophies, operating philosophies and technical reports.
• Lead or contribute to HAZOPs, SIL assessments, technical reviews and process safety studies.
• Provide technical input into project scopes, tenders, cost estimates and engineering proposals.
• Coordinate process engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical guidance during equipment procurement, construction, commissioning and performance testing.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for optimisation.
• Mentor and supervise junior and intermediate Process Engineers.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable technical standards, safety requirements and project specifications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Coordination

Education

BEng/BSc Engineering (Chemical)

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

Process modelling

Equipment sizing

Job description

SUMMARY

Senior Process Engineer – Process Plant Design & Engineering Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based) Department: Process Engineering Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time Remuneration: R60 000 – R85 000 pm CTC (Suggested, negotiable based on experience) About the Company Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering company providing advanced engineering solutions across the mining, metallurgical, chemical, energy and industrial sectors. Their expertise includes process plant engineering, gas cleaning, air pollution control, energy recovery and industrial process technologies, with projects undertaken throughout South Africa and internationally.

POSITION INFO

About the Role An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to take a leading technical role in the design and execution of complex process engineering projects. The successful candidate will combine advanced process engineering expertise, technical leadership and project coordination , while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions. This position is ideally suited to a technically strong engineer with extensive experience in process plant design and multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design activities across feasibility, detailed design and project execution phases.
• Develop and review mass and energy balances, process simulations and equipment sizing calculations.
• Oversee the preparation of BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications and process design documentation.
• Develop process design philosophies, operating philosophies and technical reports.
• Lead or contribute to HAZOPs, SIL assessments, technical reviews and process safety studies.
• Provide technical input into project scopes, tenders, cost estimates and engineering proposals.
• Coordinate process engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical guidance during equipment procurement, construction, commissioning and performance testing.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for optimisation.
• Mentor and supervise junior and intermediate Process Engineers.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable technical standards, safety requirements and project specifications.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng\/BSc Engineering in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• 8+ years' relevant process engineering experience , preferably within a multidisciplinary engineering or EPCM environment.
• Proven experience in process plant design within the mining, metallurgical, chemical, gas cleaning or related industrial sectors.
• Strong technical expertise in mass and energy balances, process modelling, equipment sizing and process design.
• Extensive experience with PFDs, P&IDs, process specifications and engineering documentation.
• Practical exposure to HAZOP studies, process safety and plant commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work packages and mentor engineers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients, engineering teams and project stakeholders.

An excellent opportunity for a technically accomplished Process Engineer to assume a senior engineering role and contribute to challenging industrial projects in South Africa and internationally.