Process Engineer – Hermanus/Overstrand Area (Western Cape)

Leading company in providing reliable and uninterrupted waste management services for the municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors have an opportunity for a Process Engineer within the Overstrand Area (based in Hermanus).

Requirements for the position:

• B.Tech or BSc or B.Eng. (Chemical) graduate.
• ECSA Registration as a Candidate Engineer would be an advantage
• Three years’ experience as a process engineer in water treatment, turnkey projects or a similar field.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Literacy - google workspace tools & experience with cloud computing, such as DocuSign.

Main responsibilities (but not limited to these only}:

• Evaluation and optimisation of dosing regimes per site to improve efficiencies and maintain overall quality.
• Manage technical RFQ process for engineering and emergency projects on site to improve overall cost recovery to contract.
• Conduct weekly jar testing and reporting to optimize chemical dosage and improve cost per kl.
• Prepare and train standardised operating procedures for the different sites to ensure a safe working environment.
• Process design development through careful selection of process treatment technologies based on design guidelines and good engineering practice, providing cost-effective solutions whilst ensuring technical compliance with client requirements.
• Represent the company during meetings with vendors and subcontractors.
• Functioning as part of a team under the Operations Manager, interacting with operational, process, mechanical, draughting, civil, electrical and control systems engineering disciplines.
• Preparation of optimisation plans related to the site(s).
• Participating in HAZOP studies & RA, value engineering exercises and design reviews.
• Preparation of all process related design study documentation.
• Preparation of technical specifications of equipment for request for quotations and purchase orders.
• Technical evaluation of vendor proposals where required.
• Technical clarifications with client.
• To arrange and co-ordinate any supplementary requirements from external consultants, vendors or subcontractors.
• Design, construction and commissioning planning assistance Preparation of performance test procedure, commissioning plan and operating manuals.
• Be actively engaged in ensuring growth and business development of water, waste and energy opportunities in field and on site services in the region.
• On site construction verification, punching and sign-off.
• Commissioning, including documentation preparation, pre-commissioning, cold and hot commissioning activities and troubleshooting.
• Performance testing and reporting.
• Operator training and compilation of training manuals (if required).
• Keep up to date with latest technologies, design tools & guidelines and developments inside the Group, in the water treatment field and from local / international suppliers.
• To direct investigations into problem areas arising with work in the office and at site and to endorse solutions.
• To ensure the implementation of company standards and develop and maintain a reliable engineering base.
• To ensure the application and maintenance of departmental systems and procedures.
• Writing of technical reports.
• Perform any other duties required by your designated departmental manager.

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.