Plant Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028833/Siphe

Date posted:

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Plant Engineer to support engineering improvement initiatives, plant operations, and project execution within a highly specialised industrial processing environment. We are seeking a hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of engineering documentation, plant operations, and project implementation within complex process plants.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Qualifications BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering ECSA registration or eligibility for registration advantageous Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in a chemical, petrochemical, gas processing, energy, mining, manufacturing or industrial process plant environment Proven engineering project experience from concept through implementation Extensive experience in engineering design documentation and plant operation documentation Strong understanding of process engineering principles and plant systems Experience managing technical documentation, engineering change processes, and operational procedures Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong technical report writing and communication skills A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving Key Responsibilities Support the execution of engineering projects, modifications, and plant improvement initiatives Develop, review, and maintain engineering design documentation and plant operational procedures Ensure engineering documentation complies with company standards and regulatory requirements Participate in plant troubleshooting, optimisation, and root cause investigations Support management of change (MOC) processes and engineering risk assessments Liaise with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient plant performance Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement Assist in commissioning, start-up, and handover activities for new projects and plant modifications Ideal Experience Chemical processing plants Petrochemical facilities Industrial gas production Speciality chemicals manufacturing Mining and mineral processing operations EPCM project environments What We're Looking For We are seeking an engineer who combines strong technical fundamentals with practical plant experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working between engineering projects and operations, while ensuring that engineering documentation, procedures, and plant standards are maintained to the highest level. For more information, contact: Siphelele Mzongwana Recruitment Consultant ð§ ð If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for consideration for future opportunities.

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