Senior Process Engineer

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Lesedi Nuclear Services is seeking an experienced and skilled Process Engineer to join our Industrial Division team. This is a critical role responsible for producing process designs, providing specialist inputs, leading commissioning efforts for projects, and supporting our multi-disciplinary engineering organisation.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•  Generate concept, preliminary and basic front-end process designs including flow sheets, P&IDs, specifications and more
• Size, select and specify process equipment like rotating equipment, vessels, tanks, hydraulic systems, heat exchangers, instrumentation
• Develop material and service specifications for projects
• Review process designs and facilitate HAZOP/FMECA studies
• Perform design optimizations, root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Support plant layout reviews for operability and maintainability
• Participate in FATs, receipt inspections, testing and commissioning activities
• Provide process engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle
• Lead process engineering efforts for project tenders/proposals
• Support contract negotiations with technical inputs

QUALIFICATION

• in Chemical Engineering
• Professional Engineering registration with ECSA (advantageous)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years of relevant process engineering experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of process engineering principles and practices for industrial and utility industries
• Knowledge of OHS Act, regulations and its application
• Familiarity with ISO quality management systems
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GAMP 5 guidelines
• Knowledge of production processes and plant maintenance requirements

Skills:

• Proficiency in developing process designs (flow sheets, P&IDs, specifications)
• Proficiency in heat and mass balances
• Ability to size, select and specify process equipment like rotating machinery, vessels, tanks, hydraulics, heat exchangers, instrumentation
• Skills in hazard analysis techniques like HAZOPs and FMECAs
• Expertise in performing design optimizations, root cause analysis, continuous improvement
• Hands-on experience in testing, commissioning and plant optimization activities
• Capability to produce clear technical specifications and documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Innovative thinking and ability to develop creative solutions

Behaviours:

• Professional and ethical conduct
• Excellent teamwork and ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Ability to work in a demanding, client-facing environment
• Proactive approach and tenacious attitude
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Systematic thinking and attention to detail
• Commitment to meeting project timelines and budgets
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability
• Be pro-active.
  

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.