Process Engineer – Chemical & Process Plant Engineering

SUMMARY:
📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
🏢 Department: Process Engineering
💼 Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
💰 Remuneration: R30 000 – R45 000 pm CTC (Negotiable, based on experience)

About the Company

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering company delivering advanced process engineering solutions across the mining, metallurgical, chemical, energy and industrial sectors.
With projects spanning South Africa and international markets, the company offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging process plant engineering projects.

POSITION INFO:
About the Role We are seeking a capable and motivated Process Engineer with 3-5 years' relevant experience to join the company's Process Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing practical, cost-effective process engineering solutions, from initial design and process modelling through to commissioning and testing. This position offers excellent exposure to multidisciplinary engineering projects, technical problem-solving and project execution. Key Responsibilities Develop mass and energy balances, process calculations and equipment specifications. Prepare BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies and process design reports. Perform process modelling, simulations and equipment sizing calculations. Prepare technical specifications, cost estimates and tender documentation. Determine utility requirements, insulation and heating specifications. Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs and other process safety studies. Support plant inspections, commissioning, testing and performance evaluations. Prepare operating procedures and technical documentation. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and provide guidance to junior engineers. Take responsibility for assigned process engineering deliverables and smaller projects. Minimum Requirements Degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution. 3-5 years' relevant process engineering experience . Experience in chemical processing, metallurgy, mining, gas cleaning or related process industries. Sound understanding of mass and energy balances, process equipment and engineering design documentation. Experience with process simulation and design calculations. Exposure to PFDs, P&IDs, HAZOP studies and commissioning activities. Strong analytical, technical and communication skills. Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams. An excellent opportunity for a Process Engineer seeking greater technical responsibility and exposure to complex local and international engineering projects.