PURPOSE OF ROLE
Provide specialist inputs and support to ensure professional and compliant designs are produced on time, within budget, and to specifications with multi-disciplinary Green-fields and Brownfields project environment within the Power Generation / Oil & Gas Industry. Produce quality and professional engineering outputs that satisfy all requirements (Client, Codes, and Standards) by adhering to internal engineering processes.
This is mostly a 100% technical role, predominantly based in a Multi-disciplinary Design Office, with no direct reports within the functional organogram. However, the role involves providing guidance to Junior Engineers/Technologists and Engineers in Training (EITs). It will be expected that the candidate can act as the Lead Process Engineer when assigned to specific projects managing 2 to 5 Process design team members within the project organogram.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
General Outputs
- Develop Process Engineering outputs in accordance with Lesedi Engineering procedures, guidelines, and standards within the Power Generation / Oil & Gas Industry for large scale Greenfields and Brownfields projects.
- Ensure Process designs are delivered on time and within budget.
Tenders and Proposals
- Act as Technical Proposal/Tender Lead (as appointed by the Process Head of Discipline).
- Develop User Requirements Specifications (URS) and Operational Requirements Specifications (ORS) with clients.
- Review and clarify URS, and brainstorm with Senior Engineers/Technologists and Head of Discipline throughout proposal and tender phases.
- Conduct concept development and feasibility checks.
- Compile technical specifications and enquiry packages.
- Review technical outputs from other Process Engineers and adjudicate supplier offers.
- Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and estimate engineering effort for EPC and EPCM projects.
- Provide input to project schedules and document assumptions and URS deviations.
- Prepare technical write-ups.
- Identify technical and commercial risks
Design and Design Reviews
- Develop basic and detailed designs.
o Perform Mass and Energy Balances.
o Perform Process Simulations.
o Participate in Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Configuration selection and optimization.
o Participate in Techno-Economic Trade-off Studies.
o Develop Process Engineering Design Basis.
o Develop Overall Plant Operating Descriptions / Process Descriptions.
o Develop and Review PFDs.
o Perform Hydraulic Analysis.
o Size Process Equipment.
o Develop and Review P&IDs.
o Provide Process Input to Equipment and Valve Lists.
o Develop Process Datasheets for Valve, Equipment and Vendor Packages.
o Provide Process Input to Equipment Technical Specifications.
o Provide Process Input to Line Lists.
o Develop Process Functional Control Specifications / Control Narratives.
o Provide Process Input to RAT Lists.
o Participate in Hazardous Area Classification Studies.
o Participate in HAZOP, FMECA, LOPA and RAM Studies.
o Close out HAZOP, FMECA, LOPA and RAM Study Recommendations.
- Review technical outputs from other Process Engineers.
- Identify and apply required codes and standards within designs.
- Identify engineering risks within EPC and EPCM projects.
- Address internal/external design review comments and obtain AFD and AFC Freeze.
- Oversee sub-contractor / vendor designs to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
Design Integration
- Interface with other engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, Civil, Structural) to ensure integrated design delivery.
- Participate in Integrated Design Reviews.
Site Engineering, Commissioning and Project Handover
- Review and adjudicate vendor / supplier offers
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests
- Review and accept Factory Test Results
- Support installation team by resolving technical queries, performing site inspections, and implementing design changes.
- Support commissioning manager by acting as commissioning engineer, compiling procedures, and recording commissioning data.
- Support Project Team with handover and close-out of engineering deliverables.
- Develop as-built documentation and resolve punch lists.
- Support system/plant performance testing and contribute to lessons learned.
Contract Negotiations
- Participate in client technical negotiations to reach approval/signature stage when needed.
Technical Guidance and Teamwork
- Provide guidance to Engineers in Training (EITs) and Junior Engineers/Technologists.
- Promote and support the Lesedi Values.
QUALIFICATION
- B.Sc / B.Eng / B.Tech in Process / Chemical Engineering or Equivalent
- Registrable or Registered as a Professional Engineer/Technologist
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 4 to 10 years relevant design experience with at least 2 years in the Power Generation / Oil & Gas Industry within an EPC/EPCM environment.
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge:
Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Engineering Design Life Cycle within EPC / EPCM Projects
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Knowledge of the OHS Act and its Regulations
- Knowledge of ISO quality systems principles
- Technically competent within the applicable knowledge area (Process Design)
- Good understanding of the relevant industries (Power Generation, Oil & Gas)
Commercial and Financial Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of contract management and types of contracts (NEC, FIDIC)
- Knowledge and application of project delivery models (EPC, EPCM)
Skills
- Computer literate. MS Office, AFT (preferred) or Equivalent, Thermoflow (preferred)
- Good leadership skills
- Able to communicate clearly with good verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of analytical thinking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Financial awareness
- Good administrative and organizational skills
- Technically competent
Behaviours/Personal Attributes
- Strong commitment to quality and professional engineering practices
- Proactive and self-motivated with good problem-solving abilities
- Team-oriented with ability to guide junior staff
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Client-focused with good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Good stakeholder engagement abilities
Please note that this position is being advertised for pipeline purposes. While we are not making an immediate appointment, we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who may be considered as opportunities arise. Applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs for consideration and will be contacted should their profile be a match for current or future requirements.
