Senior Process Simulation Engineer — Optimize & Innovate

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement
Competitive salary and incentives
Health and retirement benefits
Training in simulation software

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer specializing in process simulation and modeling to optimize plant performance in Mahikeng. The role involves partnering with design and operations engineers to deploy advanced modeling techniques and driving efficiency across chemical processes.

The candidate will work with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and gPROMS, applying thermodynamics and kinetics to scale up processes from lab to plant, with opportunities for advanced training and a hybrid work

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in process simulation and modeling in the chemical industry.
  • Proficiency with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and gPROMS.
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics.
  • Experience with Python or MATLAB for custom modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, validate, and maintain dynamic and steady-state process models.
  • Utilize simulation software to design and optimize chemical processes.
  • Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to assess process variability.
  • Support process troubleshooting and debottlenecking using simulation tools.
  • Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to scale up new processes from lab to plant.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations detailing simulation results and recommendations.

Skills

Process simulation
Modeling
Analytical thinking
Python
MATLAB
Thermodynamics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus
HYSYS
gPROMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer specializing in process simulation and modeling to optimize plant performance in Mahikeng. The role involves partnering with design and operations engineers to deploy advanced modeling techniques and driving efficiency across chemical processes.

The candidate will work with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and gPROMS, applying thermodynamics and kinetics to scale up processes from lab to plant, with opportunities for advanced training and a hybrid work

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