AECI Limited is a South African chemicals and mining group with a global presence, headquartered in Sandton and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The company provides specialty products and services to customers in various sectors, including mining, water treatment, and general industrial. AECI was founded in 1924 as African Explosives and Industries (AE&I), a merger of the South African interests of Nobel Industries and De Beers’ manufacturing arm.

Job Description

• Lead and develop Process Design Packages during Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Basic and Detailed Engineering. Ensure that the process design intent and process design basis is clearly defined
• Development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs),Process Descriptions, design basis documentation and process design criteria, Process Equipment design and associated sizing, Datasheets, Control and Operating philosophies, execution plans, commissioning plans and operational readiness plans
• Performing simulations using appropriate computer-based process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, HTRI etc) and Performing relief valve calculations
• Demonstrates strong understanding of engineering deliverables at the different stages of a project, and implements the relevant controls to ensure that design and engineering complies to best practices;
• Develop and roll out standard process engineering documentation
• Commissioning and start-up
• Providing input to process safety reviews
• Ensures that all project risk assessments, HAZOPs and constructability reviews are effectively undertaken with the required documentation and stakeholders. Owner Process Team representation at design reviews, safety reviews and vendor meetings as necessary
• Custodian of Process Engineering deliverables
• The provision of technical specialist support to the Owner Team, when required.
• Ensure that appropriate input is obtained from R&D or Licensors as applicable during the relevant stages and include input in HAZOP, PFD and P&ID (MFD) reviews and other activities that requires licensor / R&D attendance
• Review and comment on the design and engineering work by the contractor/licensors/vendors to ensure compliance with project objectives. The extent of the reviews will depend on the criticality of the area/item involved
• Establish the correctness and accuracy of the design through a systematic process of process design verification.
• Ensure that battery limit conditions and site interfaces are properly controlled and managed via approved Interface Documentation.
• Ensure that the Engineering Contractor establish acceptable procedures to implement the appropriate Project Safety Risk Management studies, philosophies, reviews and reports.
• Perform process design audits to determine adherence to established procedures, instructions, specifications, codes, standards and special requirements
• Evaluate the appointment of the Engineering Consultant/s and perform an evaluation of process engineering capabilities during the bid evaluation process
• Ensure that process engineering on the project is developed seamlessly  and interface with all the required stakeholders, engineering disciplines, research and development and business unit representatives
• Accountable for ensuring that a flow sheet and the design thereof meets process design intent, is technically correct, complies to design, requirements and operational philosophies.
• Accountable for the development and implementation of an engineering track quality plan tailored to the scope for the project phase
• Assist the Project Manager in meeting the overall project and business objectives
• Co-ordinate interfaces between the IBL’s, OBL’s and Infrastructure
• Interface/co-ordinate with Business Owner, Operations and other engineering disciplines ensuring technical correctness of interface documents
• Responsible for ensuring successful technical integration with the existing plants, e.g. shutdown philosophies, start up philosophies, utilities integration etc.
• Oversee the development and execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate integration testing with existing plant systems.
• Development of operating guidelines and support with the development of standard operating procedures
• Manage process related projects from initiation through to implementation
• Active representation and participation in the annual capital budgeting process
• Support the Group Corporate Project’s department with continuous improvement of the project governance procedure, and its roll out across the Group

Qualifications & Experience

• BScEng/BEng (with honours) in Chemical Engineering. PrEng would be advantageous
• Management certification/Qualification would be advantageous
• Preference will be given to a candidate that has 15 years’ process engineering and project management experience
• The ideal candidate has strong engagement skills, is self-motivated and driven with a focus on adding value through the on-time delivery of strategic projects
• Deliver results through quality and safety awareness, planning and organizing, decision making and execution to readily deliver value
• Firm understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrated Project Management track record, and ability to manage multiple projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in computer literacy i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power-point, MS Projects, and SAP
• Excellent writing skills – Technical Reports and Business Cases
• Excellent command of the English Language
• Strong and Effective Communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Express potential through adaptability, agility, applied learning, innovation and implementation.
• Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, monitoring and processing information, facilitating change, developing others, participating and leading
• Interact effectively at all levels with a focus on building relationships, thus aiding negotiation and gaining commitment