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Graduate Process Engineer – Hermanus\/Overstrand Area (Western Cape) Leading company in providing water technologies, treatment infrastructure and networks services for the municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors have an opportunity for a Graduate Process Engineer within the Overstrand Area (based in Hermanus) for a one year fixed term contract. REQUIRED COMPETENCE AND\/OR QUALIFICATIONS: · B.Eng. Chemical Engineering (recently graduated). · ECSA Registration as a Candidate Engineer would be an advantage. · Experience as a process engineer, graduate engineer or equivalent role in water treatment works would be an advantage. · Organizational skills. · Verbal and written communication skills. · Computer Literacy - google workspace tools & experience with cloud computing, such as Docusign. · Own vehicle & drivers’ licence are essential. 1. Responsibilities Understand and comply with contractual, operational, and process requirements for assigned water treatment sites. Support Blue\/Green Drop audits by preparing sites, gathering documentation, summarising data, and assisting with consultant reports. Optimise chemical dosing regimes by reviewing dosing rates, conducting evaluations, and improving process efficiency and water quality. Maintain accurate operational records, including dosing data, analytical results, logbooks, inspection sheets, and daily\/weekly reporting. Support process compliance and standardisation through the review, development, updating, and training of SOPs and operational procedures. Conduct and support process testing, including weekly jar testing, analytical instrumentation calibration, performance testing, and troubleshooting. Assist with engineering design and optimisation studies, including process documentation, optimisation plans, design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, and value engineering. Support procurement activities by preparing equipment specifications, RFQ\/PO documentation, and technically evaluating vendor proposals. Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and consultants, including technical clarifications, meetings, and supplementary requirements. Assist with project execution, including design, construction, pre-commissioning, cold\/hot commissioning, commissioning documentation, operating manuals, and performance testing. Investigate operational and engineering problems at site and in the office, contributing to practical solutions and continuous improvement. Contribute to business growth and professional development by identifying water, waste, and energy opportunities, staying current with industry technologies, and maintaining strong engineering and company standards. 2. Quality, Healthy & Safety · Ensure health and safety legislation and contractual obligations pertaining to health & safety are adhered to throughout the project. · Read and understand the latest ISO 9001 QMS manual for the procedures pertaining to the Chemical and Operations Division. 3. External Relations · Liaise with suppliers, consultants and contractors on technical aspects. · Interacts with partners and other companies in the group. · Produce presentations and\/or represent the company at trade fairs and seminars Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.
