Process Engineer

Reference: NES028819-Siphe-1

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

 

Duties & Responsibilities

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 smzongwana@networkrecruitment.co.za

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