Junior Process Engineer

• Assist in monitoring and optimising plant performance for potable water, sewage and industrial effluent treatment systems.
• Conduct daily/weekly process data reviews, mass balances and performance analyses.
• Support troubleshooting of process issues and provide technical recommendations to operations teams.
• Participate in pilot studies and trials of new technologies (e.g., nanobubbles, membranes and compact modular units).

• Support process design calculations, drawings (PFDs, P&IDs) and basic engineering deliverables.
• Assist in equipment sizing, specification preparation and vendor evaluations.
• Participate in commissioning, testing and handover of new treatment plants.

• Collect and analyse water quality samples to ensure compliance with SANS 241, Regulation 3630 and other applicable standards.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly compliance and performance reports for clients and regulators.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, logs and plant records.

• Ensure safe work practices in accordance with OHS Act, MHSA, NEMA and internal SHEQ systems.
• Support implementation of ISO 9001/14001, HACCP/FSSC 22000 (for food and beverage clients).
• Identify and escalate process risks, incidents and non-conformances.

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Chemical, Process, Water or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the role or similar.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes (potable, sewage, industrial effluent).
• Familiarity with South African water quality standards and regulatory frameworks will be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of water chemistry, biological treatment, membranes, and process control, water treatment process flowsheets, mass balance calculations, equipment specifications, hydraulics and water quality parameters.
• Proficiency in RO process modelling tools (WAVE, IMS Design, MM5) and basic PFD/P&ID exposure is desirable.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Ability to analyse trends, identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Communication (written and verbal).
• Reporting.
• Client interaction.
• Troubleshooting.
• Collaboration.

Fraser Alexander