Process Engineer

SUMMARY:
A specialised multidisciplinary engineering organisation requires a Process Engineer to design and deliver process systems for chemical, energetic-material and high-hazard industrial plants.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Develop process designs from feasibility through detailed engineering Prepare mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs and process specifications Size and specify process equipment, vessels, pumps and associated systems Prepare equipment data sheets, line lists and process design documentation Participate in HAZOP, HAZID and design-risk reviews Evaluate supplier proposals and review vendor documentation Coordinate process requirements with mechanical, piping, civil, structural and EC&I teams Support pilot plants, process scale-up and industrialisation Assist with construction, installation, commissioning and performance testing Investigate process problems and recommend technical improvements Control assigned engineering deliverables against scope, schedule and quality requirements Minimum Requirements BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering Relevant process design or project engineering experience Experience in chemical, petrochemical, mining chemical, explosives or process-plant engineering Ability to develop and interpret PFDs and P&IDs Experience with equipment sizing and process calculations Exposure to HAZOP and process-safety principles Strong technical-reporting and multidisciplinary coordination skills Advantageous EPC or consulting engineering experience Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus or similar software Batch chemical, propellant or energetic-material processes Plant commissioning and brownfield modification experience ECSA registration or eligibility to register For more information, contact: Siphelele Mzongwana Recruitment Consultant 📧 🔗 If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for consideration for future opportunities.