Senior Process Engineer
Chem/Petro/Oil & Gas
Durban – Kwa Zulu Natal – South Africa
Join a specialist team leading innovation and optimisation across oil, gas, and petrochemical process operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of process design and simulation, supporting R&D, technical operations, and project delivery. You’ll play an important role in transforming raw materials into high-value products by developing, refining, and implementing safe, efficient, and sustainable process solutions.
Minimum Qualifications (Essential):
- B.Eng / B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
- Advantage if studying or working towards a Pr. Eng Registration
Experience (Essential):
- 6+ years post-graduate experience in manufacturing/ petrochemical operations
3 years proven track record in:
- Process Flow Diagram development
- Detailed piping system design
- Pump sizing and selection
- Detailed heat exchanger design
- Process simulation, operation, design, and commissioning
- Optimisation, troubleshooting, and process improvement
- Developing Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balances
- Equipment selection (pumps, heat exchangers) and detailed piping system design
Technical Skills:
- Strong MS Office and CAD proficiency
- Preferred: Process simulation software experience
- Advantageous: Economic modelling and techno-economic evaluation
