Senior Chemical Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop process designs for chemical manufacturing plants from concept through commissioning.
• Prepare and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) equipment specifications and process calculations.
• Perform mass and energy balances hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing.
• Design and optimise reactors mixing systems pressure vessels heat exchangers piping networks and utility systems.
• Conduct HAZOP SIL LOPA and other process safety studies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes safety regulations and quality standards.
• Support plant commissioning start-up performance testing and process optimisation.
• Investigate process deviations identify root causes and implement sustainable engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical electrical instrumentation and control engineers throughout project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation engineering reports and operating procedures.
• Provide technical support during procurement fabrication and construction activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant safety reliability and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc Chemical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA or eligible for registration.
• 510 years experience in process engineering within chemical manufacturing explosives petrochemical mining pharmaceutical or related industries.
• Strong understanding of process safety management principles.
• Experience developing engineering documentation including:
  • PFDs
  • P&IDs
  • Equipment Datasheets
  • Control Philosophies
  • Cause & Effect Matrices
• Experience performing process simulations using Aspen HYSYS Aspen Plus or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of pressure vessel piping and process design codes.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical communication and problem-solving skills.