Process Engineer

Job Advert Summary

A position for a Process Engineer has become available within the Process Safety Department of BTT Richards Bay.

The main purpose of the job is to provide technical expertise with respect to process design, process safety and project management. To deliver the best business sustainable solutions for process related projects in the Richards Bay and Isando Business Units.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Excellent understanding of relevant API/SANS/ASME/NFPA and other statutory standards/best practices

Strong knowledge of the technical support, troubleshooting and process engineering features of refinery or storage tank facility equipment

Strong Technical writing (engineering reports)

Engineering analysis and understanding engineering first principles

Ability and willingness to travel

Minimum Requirements

BSc. or BTech. Chemical Engineering

5 years’ experience as a Process Engineer in Petrochemical Industry or similar

Process Design experience

Process Safety experience

ECSA Pr. Eng. registration (or equivalent) would be advantageous

Project management qualification would be advantageous

Previous process simulation modelling experience would be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support in the implementation and continuation of the BTT RBI Process Strategy

Manage the implementation of all Process related projects

Complete Product Risk Assessments within the required time.

Provide Process related expertise for all topics requiring such within BTT

Assess Contractor designs and question validity of recommendations and provide improvements.

Implement feasibility studies for all sustainability projects

Develop continuous improvement projects for RB and Isando

Participate in Process Safety departmental walk-abouts for each of the operational areas within BTT RB and Isando

Lead an effective and efficient process related project management strategy for RB and Isando

Manage external and internal customer satisfaction

Manage overall Capex Budget for process related projects

Plan, organize and execute all projects within agreed time, cost and scope budgets

Develop BTT standards for different type of process engineering designs

Responsible for effective communication with BTT Projects Department

Provide support to all project related HAZOP/LOPA/SIL workshops and subsequent requirements

Develop and manage feasibility studies and solutions for HAZOP/audit findings with respect to process related projects.

Use simulation software e.g. AFT Fathom to provide detailed pump and hydraulic assessments when required.