Purpose

• The Senior Process Engineer will develop process engineering solutions during various project design stages, requiring a high level of self-execution.
• Integral to creating efficient solutions for clients, the role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Responsibilities include applying process engineering principles to enhance client facilities and collaborating with clients, vendors and stakeholders to solve complex process engineering problems.

Requirements

• Review client proposals and requirements in terms of process engineering and design.
• Deliver process technical deliverables for concept and basic design packages.
• Develop process and hydraulic simulations and be able to interpret results
• Whether delivered internally or through external resources, manage and oversee all aspects of process engineering deliverables that will ensure the delivery of quality work to other disciplines.
• Play a pivotal role during flow sheet (PFD/P&ID) development.
• Participate in safety review studies (PHA/HAZOP etc.) and closing off actions.
• Translate process intent across disciplines during design and managing interfaces.
• Interacting with OEMs and evaluating vendor proposals for bid clarifications.
• Assist in planning and reviewing technical work, and maintaining project schedules and work plans.
• Coaching of graduates through technical delivery.
• Work closely with other disciplines, project managers and engineering managers to support and achieve the goals of the company.
• Assume the lead role for multi–disciplinary projects where required.
• Ensure application of appropriate workflows for quality assurance.
• Support the sharing of knowledge with regard to engineering and technical expertise.
• Identify and communicate lessons learned and ensure timely input/feedback to identified specifications, checklists and procedures.

Qualifications/Experience

• B.Eng./ BSc. Eng. in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience as Process Engineer in the Petrochemical industry with a proven track record in basic engineering, design, commissioning and operation support.
• Registered Pr. Eng. with ECSA
• Demonstrated ability in planning and organising, controlling, coordinating, and directing process engineering activities.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and Process simulation tools (Aspen+, Hysys, PROII, etc.), equipment sizing tools (HTRI, HTFS, etc.) and hydraulics tools (AFT Fathom/Arrow, Flownex, etc.).
• Knowledge of applicable design codes, standards and regulations.

Personal attributes

• Capable of working in a diverse team.
• Zero tolerance towards unsafe designs, hazardous acts and a passion for a zero-harm culture through safe engineering solutions.
• Able to conceptually understand a problem and develop fit-for-purpose solutions for partners, creating long-term relationships.
• Must be capable of evaluating and weighing alternatives, establishing relative priorities, formulating decisions that affect all phases of projects and completing the life cycle of proposed engineering solutions.
• Comfortable working in a matrix environment, reporting to multiple managers on projects and to functional disciplines.
• Ability to work across disciplines, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others as well as independently.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of problems.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Open-mindedness and agility to respond to changing problem statements Emotionally resilient and able to make a convincing argument and influence customer decision-making for the benefit of all stakeholders.