Senior Process Engineer

Recruiter:

Pollock & Associates

Job Ref:

JK5900

Date posted:

Friday, July 4, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

CTC package offered based on level of skill and experience

SUMMARY:
Join a specialist team leading innovation and optimisation across oil, gas, and petrochemical process operations.

POSITION INFO:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of process design and simulation, supporting R&D, technical operations, and project delivery. You’ll play an important role in transforming raw materials into high-value products by developing, refining, and implementing safe, efficient, and sustainable process solutions.

Minimum Qualifications (Essential):

B.Eng / B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
Advantage if studying or working towards a Pr. Eng Registration

Experience (Essential):

6+ years post-graduate experience in manufacturing/ petrochemical operations

3 years proven track record in:

Process Flow Diagram development
Detailed piping system design
Pump sizing and selection
Detailed heat exchanger design
Process simulation, operation, design, and commissioning
Optimisation, troubleshooting, and process improvement
Developing Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balances
Equipment selection (pumps, heat exchangers) and detailed piping system design

Technical Skills:

Strong MS Office and CAD proficiency
Preferred: Process simulation software experience
Advantageous: Economic modelling and techno-economic evaluation

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