Senior Process Engineer - Upstream Operations

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to work on major projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer to join an upstream operations team based in Upington, South Africa. You will optimize design, operation, and safety of process facilities involved in hydrocarbon production and initial treatment, analyzing performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring strict safety and environmental compliance.

Work with operations, maintenance, and project teams to improve efficiency, reliability, and profitability, contributing to major oil & gas projects in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in upstream Oil & Gas process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer.
• Experience with process simulation software (HYSYS, Aspen Plus) and P&ID development.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) principles and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize process designs for upstream facilities, including separation, dehydration, and compression units.
• Monitor plant performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Develop and review P&IDs, operating procedures, and safety manuals.
• Conduct PHAs and implement recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for potential implementation to enhance performance and safety.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company standards.

Skills

Chemical process engineering

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their upstream operations team, supporting critical functions within the Oil & Gas industry. This role, based in Upington, focuses on optimizing the design, operation, and safety of process facilities involved in hydrocarbon production and initial treatment. You will play a vital role in analyzing process performance, identifying areas for improvement, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety and environmental standards. Working collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and project teams, you will leverage your expertise to enhance efficiency, reliability, and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to major projects and operations in a dynamic sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize process designs for upstream facilities, including separation, dehydration, and compression units.
• Monitor plant performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Develop and review Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), operating procedures, and safety manuals.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for potential implementation to enhance process performance and safety.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the Oil & Gas industry, with a focus on upstream operations.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus) and P&ID development.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) principles and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance package.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Professional development opportunities, including specialized training and certifications.
• The chance to work on significant projects within the dynamic Oil & Gas sector.