Process Engineer

Job Description,

Optimise process parameters and come up with improvements to optimise production from an efficiency point of view. Design, build and commission projects and ensure all operating procedures are written and implemented. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.

, Overview,

Articulate communicator, Good collaborator, Good listener, Good meeting etiquette, Process knowledge, Technical expertise, Leadership skills, Teamwork, EQ, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Process knowledge, SHEQ knowledge, PSM knowledge, Assertiveness, Discipline, SHEQ knowledge, PSM knowledge, Leadership skills, EQ, Empathy, Analytical thinking, Numeracy & Literacy (BSc level)

, Qualifications,

Matric (Maths and Science)
BSc Chemical Engineering

, Experience,

3 - 8 years Industrial Experience is required

, Duties,

To Ensure Process Safety Adherence

Prevent occupational and process safety incidents by implementing integral safe design principles
Conducting risk assessments for tasks and process deviations
Facilitating Design Reviews, risk assessments and Hazop Studies to minimise risks of new projects
Find root causes and mitigating actions to prevent/eliminate safety incidents

Drive High Performance Targets With The Team

Process development and process design
Driving focused and continuous improvement
Review expense report and correct deviations
Correct performance deviations
Communicate progress to performance indicators to all levels.
Identify process deviations, their root causes and take corrective action
Ensure reliability of processes
Managing costs according to budget
Providing technical support to production facility
Mass and Energy balancing
Developing process flowsheets, schematics, process and instrumentation diagrams and control flowsheets
Continuous Improvement of processes
Equipment sizing, procurement and Commissioning

Effective Project And Team Management

Frequent engagement with Production and other relevant stakeholders
Resource & Project Management
Factoring safety risk, maintenance costs, capital expense into plans
Procuring equipment, instrumentation, piping and valves
Testing control loops
Lead in Pre, cold & hot Commissioning
Establishing Basis of Design, conducting feasibility studies and responsible for BEP and managing EPC for projects.

To Ensure Quality Adherence

Monitor and take corrective action on quality deviations
Ensure projects undertaken are executed to specified standard and with excellence

Excellent & Systematic Administration

Proper written communication and interpretation
Preparing papers on Capital expenditure requests detailing financial costs versus benefits for projects
Writing reports, preparing presentations, creating graphs from data (data reporting), Sending emails, running meetings, text, social media savvy

, Job Competencies,

Kowledge