Job Description

Company

Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Uhde. Underpinned by a global footprint with local presence, we are a market-leading technology, engineering, construction and service partner for industrial plants and systems.


Combining over 100 years of global experience with over 60 years of local African know-how, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is a specialist provider of a range of advanced chemical technologies and integrated, environmentally friendly EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) solutions and services.


As an environmentally-responsible company, our vision is to create a livable planet through engineering green solutions.

Your responsibilities

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer with strong design house expertise to join our Process Engineering Department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead key projects within the energy and petrochemical industries in an EPC contracting environment.


The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the following job description but not limited to:

Serve as a key interface with clients, forming part of the owner's project team. Facilitate and actively participate in PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, and SIL reviews to ensure design integrity and safety compliance. Manage manpower planning and project schedules for the process engineering team. Develop design basis, process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and utility balances. Produce piping and instrumentation diagrams, mechanical and utility flow diagrams. Prepare detailed equipment and instrument data sheets, process philosophies, and operational manuals. Conduct relief valve calculations, relief load summaries, and fire protection system assessments. Specify chemicals and catalysts, review specifications, and provide inputs for hazardous area classification. Perform unit operation sizing and complex process calculations.
If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise in a challenging EPC environment, we invite you to apply and join our progressive team.

Your profile

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The successful candidate must be in possession of a:

BSc. Chemical Engineering degree with at least 14 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in contracting within energy, chemical, refining or petrochemical sectors. Professional registration with ECSA preferred. Proven track record in feasibility, concept, and basic engineering phases. Strong knowledge of unit operation sizing, process safety systems, and engineering design procedures. Experience with process simulation software (Aspen, PROII), heat exchanger rating (HTRI), and safety-related system sizing. Demonstrated leadership in at least 3 large projects during basic and detailed engineering, with commissioning and plant start-up experience. Competent in producing PFD and P&ID and proposing innovative process control schemes. Excellent collaborator, offering technical support across multiple projects. Essential experience in distillation process design.

Your benefits

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An opportunity to lead impactful projects in a dynamic and growing sector. Work within a motivated team focused on engineering excellence. * Career advancement prospects.