Senior Remote Chemical Process Simulation Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,812,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Process Simulation Engineer. This fully remote role focuses on developing, validating, and applying steady-state and dynamic process simulations to optimize complex chemical processes for global clients.

You will collaborate with a world-class team of engineers and scientists, using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and ChemCAD to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions, while maintaining clear documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical process simulation.
• Expert proficiency in major process simulation software.
• Experience with dynamic simulation and control is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate process simulation models using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD.
• Perform design calculations, optimization studies, and debottlenecking analyses.
• Conduct dynamic simulations to analyze transient behavior and control strategies.
• Validate simulation models against plant data and experiments.
• Generate comprehensive simulation reports with insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams of engineers and scientists.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs from simulation outputs.
• Stay updated with advancements in process simulation technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Process Simulation Engineer. This fully remote role focuses on developing, validating, and applying steady-state and dynamic process simulations to optimize complex chemical processes for global clients.

You will collaborate with a world-class team of engineers and scientists, using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and ChemCAD to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions, while maintaining clear documentation and reporting.