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

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

1. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
2. Professional Engineering registration with ECSA (advantageous)

1. Minimum 10 years of relevant process engineering experience

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

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

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