Process Engineer

Zutari:
Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management‑owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human‑centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa. We co‑create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co‑create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

In this position you will be part of our Process and Mechanical Engineering team, contributing to exciting projects across South Africa and throughout Africa. This role provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with other engineering disciplines – including control and instrumentation, electrical, civil, and structural – on multi‑disciplinary projects within the oil & gas (petrochemical) and mining sectors.

• Process scope definition and technology selection via the compilation of a Process Design Basis and Criteria.
• Compilation of process flow diagrams along with associated mass and energy balance calculations, piping and instrumentation diagrams and all associated design activities or process deliverables.
• Specification of process attributes for equipment through the compilation of process datasheets (or process input to general datasheets), and instrumentation by compilation of instrument datasheets which also includes control, on/off and safety valves by compilation of valve datasheets.
• Compilation of processaanng description, control philosophy, process line lists, equipment lists, instrumentation schedules, valve schedules (control, on/off and safety).
• Liaising with other discipline engineers to ensure designs conform to process requirements and find appropriate process solutions to meet needs of each design discipline.
• Performing technical reports writing on specific projects relating to Manufacturing, Oil and Gas (Petrochemical), Water and Wastewater Treatment and Biogas.
• Be proactive and able to talk to clients and canvass for work.
• Participate in tendering for new work including proposal write‑up, costing and schedules.
erections
• BEng, BSc, MEng, or MSc in Chemical Engineering and 3‑4+ years’ experience with a minimum of 1 year in project management or project engineering.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA to start or be in progress.
• Familiar with commonly used process engineering standards and codes including but not limited to API, NFPA, ASME, GPS as well as commonly used process engineering software.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word).
• Working knowledge of Aspen Plus, Aspen Hysys and hydraulic simulation software (e.g. Flownex).
• Prior experience in the petrochemical industry, with some additional experience in gas (LNG/CNG/LPG), manufacturing & mining (including practical experience) would be a bonus.
• Demিবed ability to work with cross‑functional teams to achieve project results within required time frames.
• Experience in typical process engineering safety analyses, e.g. HAZOP workshops, HAC analysis, etc.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms

Millis unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.