Senior Process Engineer - Remote, PFD/P&ID Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Certifications training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role focused on design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes. You will work on process simulation, PFDs/PI&IDs, and equipment design within a global expert team.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement across projects. Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering degree and 8+ years' experience in downstream oil, gas, or petrochem, with strong communication and independence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in process engineering, preferably downstream oil, gas, petrochemical, or chemical industries.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, Pro/II).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat/mass transfer principles.
• Experience with P&ID development, PFDs, and equipment design.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and PHA methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• PE registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize process designs for new and existing chemical plants and facilities.
• Create and maintain PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform process simulations and calculations using industry-standard software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Specify and select process equipment, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and reactors.
• Conduct PHAs such as HAZOP studies.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical solutions to improve performance and reliability.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and operations staff.
• Develop technical specifications and datasheets for process equipment and instrumentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical development of the process engineering discipline.

Skills

Process design

Process simulation

PFD/P&ID development

Equipment design

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Pro/II

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role focused on design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes. You will work on process simulation, PFDs/PI&IDs, and equipment design within a global expert team.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement across projects. Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering degree and 8+ years' experience in downstream oil, gas, or petrochem, with strong communication and independence