Senior Process Engineer - Remote Oil & Gas Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to support oil & gas operations from Mossel Bay on a fully remote basis. You will design, develop, and optimize processes for production, refining, and treatment, solving complex technical challenges and improving efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires leading distributed teams, delivering innovative process solutions, and collaborating across geographies to drive project success in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering within oil & gas or petrochemical industries.
• Proven experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, and process safety management (PSM).
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects remotely.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and simulation for new projects and facility modifications.
• Optimize existing process operations to improve efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Conduct PHAs such as HAZOP studies.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and process improvements.
• Ensure designs and operations comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.

Skills

Process design

Process simulation

Project leadership

Hazard analysis

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

P&IDs

PFDs

PSM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote position, supporting their operations originating from Mossel Bay. This role involves the design, development, and optimization of processes for oil and gas production, refining, and treatment. You will leverage your expertise to solve complex technical challenges, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with stringent industry standards. The position requires a self-motivated individual who can collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams and contribute significantly to project success from a remote work environment, focusing on delivering innovative process solutions for the Oil & Gas industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process design and simulation for new projects and facility modifications.
• Optimize existing process operations to enhance efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) such as HAZOP studies.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams, troubleshooting complex process issues.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and process improvements.
• Ensure designs and operations comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering within the Oil & Gas or petrochemical industry.
• Proven experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• In-depth knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, and process safety management (PSM).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage projects remotely.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and exposure to diverse projects.
• A commitment to professional development and continuous learning for remote employees.