Applications are invited for a Process Engineer position in our Engineering team based in Wadeville. This person will report to the Engineering Manager and be repsonsible in\u00a0supporting operational excellence by applying engineering expertise to optimize production processes, improve equipment performance, drive sustainability initiatives, and lead continuous improvement across the plant.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n
\tConduct detailed mass and energy balances to verify process capability, identify inefficiencies, and support optimization and project development.
\n\tDevelop, maintain, and analyse PFDs and P&IDs to support process understanding, modification, and compliance with engineering standards.
\n\tLead and support capital and operational projects, including scope development, design reviews, contractor management, FATs\/SATs, and commissioning.
\n\tPerform operational analysis of equipment and processes, including downtime studies, efficiency tracking and reviews, and performance benchmarking.
\n\tForm part of a multi-disciplinary problem-solving team, applying structured methodologies defined by TPM.
\n\tConduct hydraulic calculations (pressure drop, line sizing, pump selection) to support design changes, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
\n\tApply chemical, mechanical, and process engineering principles to optimize plant operations, improve throughput, and address equipment or process deviations.
\n\tImplement and embed global best practices to standardize processes, drive the sustainability agenda, improve safety performance, and elevate operational excellence.
\n\tDrive the plant\u2019s sustainability agenda, including water and energy reduction initiatives, waste minimization, and circularity projects.
\n\tCollaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Operations teams to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
\n\tLead or support data-driven decision making through statistical analysis, trending, and interpretation of process and production data.
\n\tChampion process safety, ensuring process risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated through engineering controls and safe operating practices.
\n\tParticipate in technology evaluations, feasibility studies, and trials to introduce improved processes, automation, or equipment innovations.
\n\tSupport accurate utility usage analysis (steam, water, compressed air, refrigeration) and identify areas for optimization and conservation.
\n\tMaintain rigorous documentation and engineering governance, including change control, drawings updates, and standards compliance.<\/p>\n
The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:<\/p>\n
\tDegree in Chemical Engineering (BTech\/BEng) plus 5 – 8 years\u2019 experience
\n\tDemonstrated project ownership with measurable technical contributions and field exposure
\n\tLeadership ability\u00a0
\n\tAbility to facilitate problem solving in a team forum<\/p>\n
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