Process Engineer
Engineering
Network ContractingGauteng, South Africa3 weeks ago
Service contract
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Senior Process Engineers with process design, calculations and technical studies.
- Perform basic mass and energy balance calculations.
- Assist with the preparation and updating of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs.
- Assist with process equipment sizing, selection and technical evaluations.
- Collect and analyse process data to identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Support process optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, datasheets and process specifications.
- Assist with equipment and instrumentation specifications.
- Participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments and process safety reviews.
- Provide technical support during site inspections, investigations, commissioning and start-up activities.
- Review vendor documentation, drawings and technical submissions.
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and other engineering disciplines.
- Assist with client meetings, project reporting and technical presentations.
- Support project planning, procurement and contractor coordination where required.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with relevant standards, specifications, quality and safety requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BEng / BSc / BTech in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
- 0–3 years' relevant experience in process engineering, engineering consulting, manufacturing, mining, petrochemical, food, energy or a related environment.
- Exposure to PFDs, P&IDs and process engineering calculations.
- Understanding of mass and energy balances.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good technical report-writing and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Exposure to AutoCAD and/or process simulation software will be advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Willingness to travel to project and client sites when required.
Keywords
OrchestrationAutoCADInstrumentation
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