Senior Remote Process Engineer - Virtual Plant Design

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role focused on virtual plant design and process simulation. You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs, and perform sophisticated simulations using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or UniSim, while conducting PHAs/HAZOPs. Strong communication in remote global teams is essential.

Master's in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in plant design and process safety are required. Proficiency with CAD tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Strong experience in process design and plant simulation.
• Proficiency with Aspen Plus, HYSYS or similar tools and LOPA/PHAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process designs including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances.
• Run advanced process simulations to optimize plant performance.
• Perform PHAs/HAZOPs and risk assessments for designed processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a virtual environment.

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

UniSim

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role focused on virtual plant design and process simulation. You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs, and perform sophisticated simulations using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or UniSim, while conducting PHAs/HAZOPs. Strong communication in remote global teams is essential.

Master's in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in plant design and process safety are required. Proficiency with CAD tools is a plus.