Process Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023200/TN

Date posted:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:
We’re looking for an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in Chemical or Process Engineering to join a leading engineering team that designs and delivers modular and skid-mounted process plants across the mining, chemical, and industrial sectors.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

This is a hands-on role that spans the full engineering lifecycle — from conceptual and process design to detailed engineering, fabrication, commissioning, and plant optimization. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working on innovative modular process solutions that bring efficiency and performance to real-world production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), mass and energy balances, and process simulations
Perform process design calculations and prepare specifications for critical process equipment (pumps, vessels, exchangers, reactors, etc.)
Support FEED, detailed design, and commissioning phases of modular process plant projects
Liaise with mechanical, electrical, and automation teams to ensure seamless project integration
Participate in HAZOPs, process safety reviews, and ensure compliance with standards and codes
Support troubleshooting, optimization, and process improvement during plant commissioning and operation
Prepare process documentation, reports, and handover deliverables

Qualifications & Experience Required:

BEng/BSc/BTech in Chemical or Process Engineering
Minimum 5 years’ process design experience in chemical, metallurgical, or mining industries
Strong technical understanding of hydrometallurgical, chemical, or mineral processing systems
Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or similar)
Hands-on experience with modular or skid-based plant projects highly advantageous
Excellent analytical, communication, and project coordination skills
Willingness to travel for project and site support

Why This Opportunity?

Work on cutting-edge modular process plants that make a real impact in the energy, chemical, and mining sectors
Join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment where innovation and problem-solving thrive
Gain full lifecycle exposure — from concept to commissioning
Competitive salary and growth potential within a high-performance team

If you’re a process-driven problem solver with a passion for chemical engineering and plant design — this is the opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Apply now!

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