Senior Project Engineer : Fixed Term Contract (6 Month Contract)

Aeci; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to lead and develop Process Design Packages throughout various project phases. The role involves conducting audits, managing technical interfaces, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and expertise in process design and risk management, with a strong understanding of simulation tools and engineering deliverables.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process design documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Experience performing process design audits and HAZOP reviews.
• Ability to manage technical interfaces and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Process Design Packages across project phases.
• Conduct process design audits for compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate integration testing with existing plant systems.

Skills

Process design engineering

Simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, HTRI)

Project risk management

Technical integration

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Lead and develop Process Design Packages during Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Basic and Detailed Engineering.

Ensure that the process design intent and process design basis is clearly defined Development of Process Flow Diagrams (Ps) and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P IDs),Process Descriptions, design basis documentation and process design criteria, Process Equipment design and associated sizing, Datasheets, Control and Operating philosophies, execution plans, commissioning plans and operational readiness plans Performing simulations using appropriate computer-based process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, HTRI etc) and Performing relief valve calculations Demonstrates strong understanding of engineering deliverables at the different stages of a project, and implements the relevant controls to ensure that design and engineering complies to best practices; Develop and roll out standard process engineering documentation Commissioning and start-up Providing input to process safety reviews Ensures that all project risk assessments, HAZOPs and constructability reviews are effectively undertaken with the required documentation and stakeholders.

Owner Process Team representation at design reviews, safety reviews and vendor meetings as necessary Cust Process Engineering deliverables The provision of technical specialist support to the Owner Team, when required.

Ensure that appropriate input is obtained from R D or Licensors as applicable during the relevant stages and include input in HAZOP, PFD and P ID (MFD) reviews and other activities that requires licensor / R D attendance Review and comment on the design and engineering work by the contractor / licensors / vendors to ensure compliance with project objectives.

The extent of the reviews will depend on the criticality of the area / item involved Establish the correctness and accuracy of the design through a systematic process of process design verification.

Ensure that battery limit conditions and site interfaces are properly controlled and managed via approved Interface Documentation.

Ensure that the Engineering Contractor establish acceptable procedures to implement the appropriate Project Safety Risk Management studies, philosophies, reviews and reports.

Perform process design audits to determine adherence to established procedures, instructions, specifications, codes, standards and special requirements Evaluate the appointment of the Engineering Consultant / s and perform an evaluation of process engineering capabilities during the bid evaluation process Ensure that process engineering on the project is developed seamlessly and interface with all the required stakeholders, engineering disciplines, research and development and business unit representatives Accountable for ensuring that a flow sheet and the design thereof meets process design intent, is technically correct, complies to design, requirements and operational philosophies.

Accountable for the development and implementation of an engineering track quality plan tailored to the scope for the project phase Assist the Project Manager in meeting the overall project and business objectives Co-ordinate interfaces between the IBL s, OBL s and Infrastructure Interface / co-ordinate with Business Owner, Operations and other engineering disciplines ensuring technical correctness of interface documents Responsible for ensuring successful technical integration with the existing plants, e.g. shutdown philosophies, start up philosophies, utilities integration etc.

Oversee the development and execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning plans.

Coordinate integration testing with existing plant systems.

Development of operating guidelines and support with the development of standard operating procedures Manage process related projects from initiation through to implementation Active representation and participation in the annual capital budgeting process Support the Group Corporate Project s department with continuous improvement of the project governance procedure, and its roll out across the Group Participate in the development of execution strategies (in-house, semi-turnkey or turnkey) by assessing the project complexity, risk, resource loading and expertise, investment appetite and priority pertaining to business strategy; Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders.

Evaluate and manage project risks and contingency plans in addition to process safety related risk management