Process Engineer jobs in South Africa

Our client is a global leader in the energy sector, operating across multiple countries and driving innovation in the transition toward sustainable energy. Originally focused on oil and gas, the company has evolved into an integrated energy provider committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Through significant investment in research and development, they are advancing technologies such as renewable energy, bio‑refining, carbon capture and storage, and exploring groundbreaking solutions like fusion energy. This forward‑thinking approach positions them at the forefront of energy security and sustainability worldwide.

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer based in Maputo, Mozambique to join a leading energy project. The role involves providing technical support and assisting the Lead Process Engineer in maintaining high engineering standards, improving plant thermal efficiency, and supporting daily operations.

• Review project deliverables, including basic engineering, FEED, Pre‑PHA, safety cases and detailed engineering reviews, and support the projects department in the technical evaluation of bidders.
• Represent process engineering for FAT & SAT.
• Support the transition from commissioning to operations.
• Monitor key process parameters and recommend actions for deviations.
• Monitor day‑to‑day plant production and provide timely process support to plant operations to secure operational integrity and maximize production.
• Implement the process performance testing schedule and support any required process simulations.
• Prepare process performance tests: discuss test procedures with plant operators, collect performance data, and prepare performance test reports.
• Actively participate in HAZOP/safety reviews of plant operations and design modification MOCs.
• Perform on‑site inspections of material/chemical degradation, supervise and inspect the condition of mole sieve beds during replacement, and perform quality control for loading and unloading of mole sieve beds and activated carbon.
• Participate in plant de‑bottlenecking exercises and plant expansion studies: scope of study, cost estimates, prepare basis of design and specifications, review engineering deliverables, and support project CSU and performance tests.
• Develop, plan, and execute the process scope of work and resources required for shutdowns and turnarounds, whether planned or opportunistic.
• Provide engineering expertise and guidance on process operations, projects, and instrumentation controls, ensuring assets are utilized and/or modified safely and in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Extract and report lessons learned from operational experiences during plant upsets.
• Close out RCFA, insurance, shareholder, and other audit action items.
• Interface with the Operations and Technical Service Engineering Team as the contact point for all issues related to process changes, control systems modification, and redesign.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Certification as an Associate Engineer or Fundamental Engineer.
• Extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry, with a strong background in project and interface management.
• Relevant experience in APCI LNG operations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi‑disciplinary activities and deliver technical and progress reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a multinational environment and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Roystone Jamesat roystone.james@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.