About the Role
Our client, a leading innovator in the chemical industry, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic team in East London, Eastern Cape. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, driving process optimization and ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable production of petrochemical products. You will be instrumental in translating complex chemical processes into tangible, large-scale industrial applications. This position requires a deep understanding of chemical engineering principles, coupled with practical experience in process design, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for innovation. This is an exciting chance to advance your career in a challenging yet rewarding setting, contributing directly to the success of a prominent player in the Eastern Cape industrial landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, design, and optimize chemical processes for the production of petrochemicals, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments for new process technologies and modifications to existing ones.
- Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
- Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and improve yield.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, operations, maintenance, and safety departments, to ensure seamless project execution and operational excellence.
- Oversee pilot plant trials and scale-up activities, ensuring successful transition to full-scale production.
- Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and development.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, cost estimates, and project proposals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in process engineering within the petrochemical or chemical manufacturing industry.
- Proven expertise in process design, simulation (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS), and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mass
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