Process Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Beverage Manufacturing Industry is seeking to urgently employ a Process Engineer to join their team.
 
The successful candidate must have a relevant chemical engineering qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience specifically within the beverage industry, preferably within a brewing or alcoholic beverage manufacturing environment.
 
Location: Midrand office, with site-based travel required
Placement: Urgent

POSITION INFO:
Efficiency Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd Registration No. 2022\/876857\/07 Job Advert Duties & Responsibilities Assist with conceptual and detailed process designs for beverage processing and manufacturing projects. Prepare Basis of Design and Scope Definition documentation. Develop, review, and interpret Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams. Compile datasheets, control philosophies, CFS \/ FDS documentation, and performance criteria. Support procurement processes through equipment specifications and material take-offs. Assist with process design, process improvement, and optimisation within a beverage manufacturing environment. Review, monitor, and improve production processes to support efficiency, quality, consistency, and operational performance. Assist with the selection, sizing, and improvement of process equipment, pumps, tanks, pipework, valves, gas systems, utilities, and related systems. Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, testing, Performance Acceptance Tests, and project handover stages. Conduct site visits and assessments to gather technical information and support project implementation. Work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions. Liaise with clients, engineers, draughting teams, project managers, production teams, suppliers, and contractors. Interface professionally across all levels of the team and with clients. Think clearly and remain calm when faced with challenges and confrontation. Maintain accurate project documentation, filing systems, reports, calculations, and project feedback. Ensure work is completed in line with project timelines, client requirements, quality standards, health and safety procedures, and hygiene requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production and processing environment. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, efficiency, downtime and product quality. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with food safety standards, quality requirements and regulatory legislation. Participate in factory audits and ensure compliance with quality systems such as HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, and FSSC 22000 where applicable. Experience & Qualification Need to have: BSc Chemical Engineering, BEng Chemical Engineering, NDip Chemical Engineering, BTech Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent relevant Chemical \/ Process Engineering qualification. Minimum of 3 years' relevant engineering experience . Experience must be specifically within the beverage processing industry . Experience in brewing or alcoholic beverage manufacturing will be highly preferred. Ability to interpret and develop PFDs and P&IDs. Strong understanding of beverage manufacturing processes, production flow, process systems, plant layouts, and manufacturing operations. Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills. Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport. Must be willing and able to travel within South Africa and Africa when required. Must be based in or around the Midrand area, or have reliable transport to travel to the Midrand office. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, process flow diagrams, piping layouts, equipment specifications, and project documentation. Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Good communication and client interaction skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet urgent operational or project deadlines. Must be reliable, organised, resourceful, assertive, and able to take initiative. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team. Organised and disciplined documentation practices. Process systems experience required \/ advantageous: Brewing and beverage processing, including beer, syrup, dairy, soft drinks, or related beverage environments. Brewhouse, syrup room, and yeast plant systems. CIP systems. Tank farms and process plant layouts. Gas systems, including CO₂, N₂, Air, and NH₃. Boiler house and engine room systems. Stainless-steel systems, pumps, tanks, valves, pipework, utilities, and production equipment. Commissioning, troubleshooting, plant optimisation, or process improvement projects. Please note: Candidates without beverage industry experience will not be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with brewing, alcoholic beverage, or beverage processing experience. Suitable candidates may be contacted immediately due to the urgency of the placement. Additional Information Only applicants who meet the requirements outlined above will be considered. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application, including your CV, qualifications \/ certificates, service certificates and a copy of your ID. Alternatively, please email Gauteng. , to apply for the above position. Please include the position and job vacancy reference number in the subject line and attach your CV and a copy of your ID in the email. This advertisement is not an offer of employment. Applications are invited to assess suitability for placement. By submitting your CV, you consent to the processing and sharing of your personal information for recruitment purposes, which may include verification of personal details and qualifications, in accordance with POPIA.