Process Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is based in Durban and is looking for a Process Engineer to join their team. They specialise in  water and wastewater management.
 
The incumbent must have the ability to directly contribute to the company’s on-going success by delivering sustainable solutions to their clients and adapting to the varied tasks of this role.
 
This job specification has been developed for the incumbent to assume overall responsibility of projects, from sales through to design, project execution, commissioning and handover to Client.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• BSc Chemical Engineering or similar
• 3 years’ experience in water & wastewater
• Computer literate
• Passport and willingness to travel
• Technical sales (Advantages)
• General industrial site experience

• Analytical mind
• Research and report writing capabilities
• Problem solving
• Ability to multitask
• Planning
• Self-motivated
• Good communication skills
• Excellent design capabilities

• Assist the team to explore, identify, and define markets, clients, and opportunities in the relevant industry sectors.
• Establish relevance of enquiry to company and their ability to comply to tender and contractual requirements.
• Pose technical and commercial queries to client for enquiry clarification purposes.
• Submit and follow-up on tender and proposal opportunities.
• Attend bid clarification sessions with clients.
• Conduct on-site assessments with the aim of selecting appropriate water and/or wastewater solutions
• Prepare reports detailing the findings and recommendations of the above assessment
• Review literature
• Select technology based on site specific conditions and requirements
• Consult with clients regarding appropriate treatment options
• Design, cost and schedule preferred treatment plant
• Project program development
• Technical supervision of treatment plant installation and commissioning
• Technical supervision of operational treatment plants
• Research & Development and pilot trials of water and wastewater processes
• Process support and troubleshoot during commissioning, process testing and plant operation
• Produce project spec sheets on project completion
• Develop technical marketing material