Senior Remote Chemical Process Design Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Chemical Process Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience to develop and optimize chemical processes from a distance. You will produce PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications for diverse plants, supporting EPC or consulting projects globally.

You will perform simulations, safety reviews, and control strategies, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years in chemical process design, preferably in EPC or consulting.
• Proficiency with Aspen Plus or HYSYS and P&ID tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and feasibility studies for new processes.
• Create detailed PFDs and mass/energy balances.
• Develop P&IDs, including control strategies.
• Specify major process equipment (reactors, columns, pumps, heat exchangers).
• Perform process simulations and calculations to support design.
• Conduct safety reviews (HAZOPs) remotely or facilitation.
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, and clients.
• Ensure designs align with industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Provide technical support during detailed engineering, construction and commissioning.

Skills

Process design

Remote collaboration

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Heat/mass transfer

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

P&ID development tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Chemical Process Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience to develop and optimize chemical processes from a distance. You will produce PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications for diverse plants, supporting EPC or consulting projects globally.

You will perform simulations, safety reviews, and control strategies, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients remotely.