Senior Process Engineer – Refinery Optimization & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to drive refinery process design, debottlenecking, and improvements for safe, efficient operations.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and management, mentor engineers, and lead process safety reviews, focusing on environmental compliance and performance. Requires 7+ years in refining, strong thermodynamics, and proficiency in HYSYS/Aspen Plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in process engineering within refining or petrochemical industries.
• Strong knowledge of refinery processes, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Proficient with process simulation software and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize refinery unit operations for efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Develop process simulations and models to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or participate in process safety reviews (e.g., HAZOP).
• Design and implement modifications to process equipment and control systems.
• Develop technical specifications for new equipment and process upgrades.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare operational reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Mentor junior process engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Refinery processes

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Process simulation

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Safety & environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to drive refinery process design, debottlenecking, and improvements for safe, efficient operations.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and management, mentor engineers, and lead process safety reviews, focusing on environmental compliance and performance. Requires 7+ years in refining, strong thermodynamics, and proficiency in HYSYS/Aspen Plus.