Process Engineer - Petrochemical and Gas
Listed on 2026-11-07
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Oil & Gas
About the Role
Our client, a major player in the downstream oil and gas industry, is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to join their operational hub in Tembisa, Gauteng. This role is central to optimizing and ensuring the efficiency, safety, and reliability of our client's complex petrochemical processes. You will be involved in the day-to-day monitoring of plant operations, troubleshooting operational issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, coupled with practical experience in process simulation, design, and optimization within an industrial setting. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career path, contributing directly to the performance and sustainability of critical energy infrastructure in the region. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Monitor and analyze process performance data to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Troubleshoot process upsets and deviations, developing and implementing effective solutions.
- Develop and update process operating manuals, P&IDs, and other relevant documentation.
- Conduct process safety reviews, including HAZOP studies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborate with the operations and maintenance teams to ensure smooth plant operation and minimize downtime.
- Participate in the design and implementation of process modifications and debottlenecking projects.
- Utilize process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II) for modeling and analysis.
- Evaluate new technologies and equipment for potential implementation.
- Support the commissioning and start-up of new units or modifications.
- Provide technical training and support to plant operators and technicians.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Process Engineer in the petrochemical, oil & gas, or chemical processing industry.
- Strong understanding of unit operations, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mass
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