{"id":27825,"date":"2026-01-06T12:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/principal-process-engineer\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T00:24:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:24:54","slug":"principal-process-engineer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=27825","title":{"rendered":"Principal Process Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<\/p>\n<p>Business Development\/Marketing<\/p>\n<p>\tProvide process engineering input to marketing and proposals by providing technical assistance to support Business Development and Marketing strategies<br \/>\n\tProduce cost effective, conceptual &amp; timeous proposals<br \/>\n\tDetermine customer\u2019s requirements<br \/>\n\tCommunicate with customer and review customer\u2019s enquiry documents and evaluate requirements and constraints<br \/>\n\tDefine the process\/plant scope of work<br \/>\n\tProduce the conceptual design and generate alternatives<br \/>\n\tProduce and agree mass and energy balances and conceptual PFD\u2019s<br \/>\n\tContribute to basic design criteria document through preliminary equipment &amp; motor list, preliminary control criteria and major equipment &amp; material specification<\/p>\n<p>Project Life Cycle<\/p>\n<p>\tProvide Process engineering input to project implementation and Project set up<br \/>\n\tProvide input to generate scope of work, schedules and budgets<br \/>\n\tRefine scope of work, review contract and design discipline design criteria and engineering deliverables<br \/>\n\tDefine Battery limits and control and report scope variances<br \/>\n\tGenerate detail discipline schedules and review overall discipline requirements<br \/>\n\tContribute to procurement and identify long lead items<br \/>\n\tDetermine\/prioritize work breakdown structure<br \/>\n\tIssue data to planner<br \/>\n\tReview\/co-ordinate &amp; adhere to schedule of implementation<br \/>\n\tControl and report variances<br \/>\n\tGenerate and develop detail discipline budgets and identify indirect\/resource costs<br \/>\n\tAdhere to budget implementation and control and report budget variances<br \/>\n\tConsolidate documentation for monthly project progress report<br \/>\n\tProvide input to monthly discipline reports<br \/>\n\tProvide feedback to functional manager<\/p>\n<p>Design<\/p>\n<p>\tGenerate the following engineering deliverables:<br \/>\n\tDetailed mass &amp; energy balance<br \/>\n\tDetailed PFD\u2019s<br \/>\n\tDetailed equipment\/motor list<br \/>\n\tEquipment specifications<br \/>\n\tData Sheets (Develop &amp; Approval)<br \/>\n\tOperation &amp; Control Philosophy<br \/>\n\tDetailed functional specifications<br \/>\n\tWrite operating manual<br \/>\n\tGenerate detailed plant process guarantees<br \/>\n\tCheck and review design layouts, including vendor packages<br \/>\n\tAdhere to schedules and budgets<br \/>\n\tIssue, review and control final process design documentation<br \/>\n\tCheck and obtain approval of calculations and specifications<br \/>\n\tConsult with specialists for novel or unusual designs<\/p>\n<p>Client Relations (Internal &amp; External)<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare approved vendor list and issue enquiry documents<br \/>\n\tPerform technical and commercial adjudication<br \/>\n\tObtain client approval<br \/>\n\tParticipate in pre-award meetings, review quality plan and contract<br \/>\n\tReview quality\/expediting reports and witness key manufacturing hold points<br \/>\n\tProvide technical backup for expediting team<br \/>\n\tProactively maintain information flow<br \/>\n\tAttend co-ordination meetings<br \/>\n\tAdvise changes early<br \/>\n\tCo-ordinate deliveries<br \/>\n\tAdopt flexible approach<br \/>\n\tRespond to needs of other disciplines<br \/>\n\tEnsure awareness of Company vision and departmental goals\/objectives<\/p>\n<p>Plant commissioning<\/p>\n<p>\tProduce and submit commissioning plan\/manual<br \/>\n\tDetermine critical path and establish commissioning sequence\/schedule<br \/>\n\tDefine and secure resources<br \/>\n\tDefine battery limits of commissioning<br \/>\n\tDefine commissioning systems\/procedure<br \/>\n\tProduce commissioning files, including commissioning documentation<br \/>\n\tEnsure commissioning meets project requirements<br \/>\n\tIssue remedial inspection reports during construction<br \/>\n\tMonitor installation and commissioning checklists<br \/>\n\tArrange and co-ordinate commissioning meetings<br \/>\n\tConduct on-site commissioning<br \/>\n\tProvide technical back-up for site QA team<br \/>\n\tAssist in performance testing in terms of design base<br \/>\n\tSupervise and train operating personnel<br \/>\n\tContribute to close-out report and adhere to close out procedures<br \/>\n\tProvide post-commissioning process support<br \/>\n\tEnsure plant optimization and plant operating analysis<br \/>\n\tEnsure regular visits\/communications with client<\/p>\n<p>Legislation, Policies &amp; Procedures<\/p>\n<p>\tLead design reviews and Hazops<br \/>\n\tEnsure legal compliance with design codes and authorities<br \/>\n\tContribute to public participation process as per National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)<br \/>\n\tEnforce process veto rights<br \/>\n\tMaintain standards<br \/>\n\tAdhere to and update Company standards<br \/>\n\tUtilize engineering tools\/systems<\/p>\n<p>Continuous Improvement<\/p>\n<p>\tConsult with specialists for novel or unusual designs<br \/>\n\tReview industry standards making use of network periodicals, attending shows and conferences<br \/>\n\tIdentify areas of improvement<br \/>\n\tReview all previous close-out report<br \/>\n\tReview systems and procedures<br \/>\n\tRecommend best practices<br \/>\n\tContinuous professional development<br \/>\n\tIdentify and address training needs<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n<p>\tChemical Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy or Minerals Processing Degree from a recognized tertiary institution<\/p>\n<p>SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>\tA proven experience of 6 to 25 years\u2019 experience executing projects in the EPC\/EPCM environment; ideally within the mining and minerals (preferred) or petrochemical sector.<br \/>\n\tConstruction &amp; Commissioning -Understanding of on-site construction work such as commissioning or customers and suppliers\u2019 interactions<br \/>\n\tRisk Analysis &#8211; Ability to identify project and activates risk from any point of view including knowledge of hazard and operation HAZOP<br \/>\n\tValue Engineering &#8211; Ability to optimize a process by adding value either as saving in cost or simplifying the process<br \/>\n\tProcess Flow Diagrams &#8211; Ability to produce, understand and deliver Process Flow diagrams<br \/>\n\tTesting -Knowledge of testing techniques and procedures including specifications and interpretations of test works<br \/>\n\tEquipment &amp; Components &#8211; Knowledge of process, control, quality, electrical etc. equipment specifications, suppliers and features (including equipment installation and components)<br \/>\n\tLegislation &amp; Standards &#8211; Knowledge of sector specific law (e.g. Engineering, safety reqs, Audit regulations, Insurance laws etc.) and knowledge standard specifications (e.g. Plant layout requirements, etc.) including the ability to integrate these standards.<br \/>\n\tTechnical Documentation &#8211; Ability to create, understand and communicate technical specifications<br \/>\n\tEconomical Awareness &#8211; Knowledge of economic fundamentals and ability to make estimations and proposing alternatives<br \/>\n\tProcess Simulation -Ability to simulate processes by means of software or other methodologies<br \/>\n\tMass balance &#8211; Ability to calculate (using software and spreadsheets) the mass balance of a process<br \/>\n\tProcess Design Criteria &#8211; Knowledge of parameters required to design the process<br \/>\n\tPiping &amp; Instrumentation &#8211; Diagram Ability to produce, understand and deliver piping and instrumentation diagrams<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( www.sgs.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n<p>jobs.smartrecruiters.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.smartrecruiters.com","_company_name":"SGS","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.sgs.co.za\/","_company_tagline":"SGS South Africa was established in 1949. Today, we are South Africa\u2019s leading inspection, testing, verification and certification company. Our network of offices and laboratories, strategically located around the country, enables us to serve clients in every region, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga... read more, North-West Province, Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Northern Cape and Free State. We provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of industries: Mining Governments and institutions Consumer and retail Agricultural Industrial Oil, gas and chemical We also offer a complete range of systems and services certification, as well as training. Mining Since the 1960s, services for the mining industry have formed a major part of our activities. A number of acquisitions have allowed us to further extend our services in this sector. Our acquisition of Lakefield Research Limited in 2002 has enabled us to offer laboratory and metallurgical services. With the acquisition of Johannesburg-based Time Mining Group in 2014, we are able to offer project management, design, development and operations for small scale projects. We acquired the assets of Bateman Projects in 2016. SGS Bateman specializes in providing process plant design and engineering, project management and commissioning, and optimization services for mineral processing plants. Its activities cover a variety of minerals including gold, iron ore, copper, uranium and coal. Based in Johannesburg and active throughout South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, it also provides specialized project services in other parts of the world. Our acquisition of Matrolab Group, based in Pretoria, was finalized in 2016. SGS Matrolab is now a leading engineering and construction materials company serving consulting engineers, construction companies and public authorities. In addition to its network of offices and commercial and onsite laboratories in South Africa, it has registered offices in Mozambique and Botswana. 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