Senior Process Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027716/Matth

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

1 000 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Process Engineer to provide technical leadership on complex petrochemical projects. This role requires a hands-on expert capable of driving process design excellence, ensuring compliance with process safety standards, and leading multidisciplinary teams through all project phases. The successful candidate will lead process simulations, risk assessments, and safety reviews, while chairing HAZOP and deviation analysis sessions to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Lead process engineering efforts on petrochemical projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering
Take ownership of process safety deliverables, including HAZOP studies, risk assessments, and Potential Deviation Analyses (PDA)
Chair and facilitate HAZOP, risk, and process safety review workshops
Develop, review, and validate process designs, calculations, and technical documentation
Perform petrochemical process simulations using ChemCad or equivalent software
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary project teams, promoting best practices and innovation

Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in process engineering for petrochemical projects
Strong expertise in process safety, control systems, and instrumentation design
Proven ability to conduct and lead HAZOP studies, risk assessments, and deviation analyses
Advanced capability in process design for petrochemical plants and associated systems
Proficient in process simulation tools such as ChemCad or equivalent software
Excellent leadership, communication, and technical decision-making skills, with a track record of guiding project teams to successful outcomes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (PrEng)
Demonstrated experience leading process engineering functions on complex petrochemical projects

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact MATTHEW LOUW on , quoting the Ref: CTE027716.

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