Process Engineer

Requirements: BSc Chemical Engineering or similar3 years experience in Water & Wastewater (Municipalities)Design/Draughting of P&IDs and PFDs experienceProposals/Technical salesGeneral industrial site experienceGood chemistry understandingDesign and operation of biological treatment plants, membrane systems and separation processesMass and energy balancesDesign/draughting of P&IDs and PFDsProcess descriptionsControl Philosophy and Functional DescriptionsSite layout drawings Overall responsibility of projects, from sales through to design, project execution, commissioning and handover to Client.
The main duties of the role will be as follows: Assist the team to explore, identify, and define markets, clients, and opportunities in the relevant industry sectors.Establish relevance of enquiry to company and our ability to comply to tender and contractual requirements.Pose technical and commercial queries to client for enquiry clarification purposes.Submit and follow-up on tender and proposal opportunities.Attend bid clarification sessions with clients.Conduct on-site assessments with the aim of selecting appropriate water and/or wastewater solutionsPrepare reports detailing the findings and recommendations of the above assessmentReview literatureSelect technology based on site specific conditions and requirementsConsult with clients regarding appropriate treatment optionsDesign, cost and schedule preferred treatment plantTechnical supervision of treatment plant installation and commissioningTechnical supervision of operational treatment plantsResearch & Development and pilot trials of water and wastewater processesProcess support and troubleshoot during commissioning, process testing and plant operationProduce project spec sheets on project completionDevelop technical marketing materialHAZOPPump and mixer sizing and specification Depending on the experience of the incumbent, the above duties will initially be under guidance.
However, within a relatively short period of time the candidate will be required to be sufficiently confident to progress with limited management control.
An incumbent with the following skill set would be advantageous: Analytical mindResearch and report writing capabilitiesProblem solvingAbility to multitaskPlanningSelf-motivatedGood communication skillsExcellent design capabilities