Senior Process Engineer – Process Plant Design & Engineering
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Safety Engineer
An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to take a leading technical role in the design and execution of complex process engineering projects.
The successful candidate will combine advanced process engineering expertise, technical leadership and project coordination
, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions.
This position is ideally suited to a technically strong engineer with extensive experience in process plant design and multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead process engineering design activities across feasibility, detailed design and project execution phases.
- Develop and review mass and energy balances, process simulations and equipment sizing calculations.
- Oversee the preparation of BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications and process design documentation.
- Develop process design philosophies, operating philosophies and technical reports.
- Lead or contribute to HAZOPs, SIL assessments, technical reviews and process safety studies.
- Provide technical input into project scopes, tenders, cost estimates and engineering proposals.
- Coordinate process engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Provide technical guidance during equipment procurement, construction, commissioning and performance testing.
- Identify process improvements and opportunities for optimisation.
- Mentor and supervise junior and intermediate Process Engineers.
- Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable technical standards, safety requirements and project specifications.
- BEng/BSc Engineering in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution.
- 8+ years' relevant process engineering experience
, preferably within a multidisciplinary engineering or EPCM environment. - Proven experience in process plant design within the mining, metallurgical, chemical, gas cleaning or related industrial sectors.
- Strong technical expertise in mass and energy balances, process modelling, equipment sizing and process design.
- Extensive experience with PFDs, P&IDs, process specifications and engineering documentation.
- Practical exposure to HAZOP studies, process safety and plant commissioning.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical work packages and mentor engineers.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with clients, engineering teams and project stakeholders.
An excellent opportunity for a technically accomplished Process Engineer to assume a senior engineering role and contribute to challenging industrial projects in South Africa and internationally.
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