Senior Process Design Engineer

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Our client, a consultancy firm in Africa seeks the expertise of a Senior Process Design Engineer to be based North of Johannesburg. The successful candidate will join the Water Treatment Process Engineering Division within the Mine Engineering team. This is a senior level position in the consulting team and the incumbent will be responsible for design, drawing and construction monitoring of water treatment related projects predominantly in the mining and industrial sectors. More about this role -

• Undertake the lead engineer role to execute engineering projects by delivering on technical studies through the application of process engineering and design principles.
• Support the group in executing water treatment projects
• Active and passive water treatment technology applications
• Development of closure water treatment roadmaps
• Water savings opportunity identification and development
• Tender documentation development and adjudication assistance
• Identification of key technical risks in process design, and proposal of solutions to mitigate or eliminate these risks.
• Plan, organize and execute engineering design work in accordance with the required governance processes.
• Provide supervision of construction and commissioning activities as required and as directed by the engineering lead.
• Ensure effective systems are implemented for good record keeping – designs, files, reports, drawings, etc.
• Network and liaise with other staff working on projects at all levels as well as colleagues from other business units
• Provide technical analysis and monitoring expertise on issues to clients (external & internal) on projects within the water industry and liaising with the testing laboratory.
• Assist with contract administration including preparation of certificates and “as built” drawings, construction dates etc.
• Ensure suitability of technical proposals. Preparing proposals and reports for clients and building business relationships with clients.
• Participate in training activities, mentoring and transferring knowledge to junior engineers.

Qualifications -

• Relevant degree (BEng or BSc) in the Chemical Engineering
• 10-15 years plus experience post-graduation with developed specialist skills in the area of water treatment and process design.
• Familiarity with water treatment technologies such as RO, UF etc is essential
• Professional registration at Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Proficient in engineering software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Biowin, WAVE etc

Additional Information - What's in it for you? A healthy work life balance, rewards that support individual needs and a culture that promotes individuality

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Consulting, and Design

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services, Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, and Engineering Services

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