http://www.saiche.co.za/forum SAIChE Interest Groups en Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.saiche.co.za/forum http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=35&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:18:25 GMT This course is being offered a second time this year in South Africa from 30 July to 3 August. The first course from 7 - 11 May is full. Contact Rod... This course is being offered a second time this year in South Africa from 30 July to 3 August. The first course from 7 - 11 May is full. Contact Rod Prior on 082 554-0010 for more information. ]]> Process Safety N Coni http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=35 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=34&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:27:12 GMT Message to anyone working in process safety in South Africa. 1. I am writing to appeal to you to consider submitting a paper on a process safety... Message to anyone working in process safety in South Africa.
1. I am writing to appeal to you to consider submitting a paper on a process safety topic at the SAIChE 2012 conference to be held on 16-19 September at the Champagne Sport Resort in the Drakensberg.
2. I don’t need to tell you that there has been an increased interest in process safety in recent years, prompted by incidents such as BP Texas City and BP Deepwater Horizon.
3. Those of you who are IChemE members will be aware that the ‘tce’ magazine devotes at least a quarter to a third to process safety topics; and that IChemE/AIChE hold annual conferences devoted solely to process safety.
4. You will probably agree that in South Africa there is not that much interest in process safety, and that CAIA are trying to remedy that with their quarterly Process Safety Forum and annual Process Safety Workshops.
5. Those of you who are SAIChE members will know that the triennial conference is being held in the Drakensburg over the period 16-19 September. I have not attended all the SAIChE conferences, but I can recall very little process safety content. I think the time is right to change this. I am therefore sending out this appeal to anyone working in the field of process safety, to seriously consider submitting a paper on a process safety topic, for presentation at the conference. The closing date for abstracts has passed, but I feel sure the conference organisers would welcome more papers on this theme. I believe we should try and fill at least two sessions with process safety papers.
6. There is another reason why it would be good to have a strong process safety session at the conference. IChemE have offered to get a senior person from the UK HSE to deliver a key-note address at the conference, which would be a real coup for the advancement of process safety in South Africa. The Health and Safety Executive is the UK government agency responsible for regulating occupational safety in the UK, and they are very strong on process safety, with literally hundreds of engineers and scientists working in the field. We (in SA) need to show them that we are take process safety seriously. ]]> Process Safety N Coni http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=34 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=33&goto=newpost Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:47:05 GMT The Industrial and Mining Water Research Unit (IMWaRU) at the University of the Witwatersrand, is looking for a student to undertake full time... The Industrial and Mining Water Research Unit (IMWaRU) at the University of the Witwatersrand, is looking for a student to undertake full time masters studies relating to Water Accounting on a mining operation. This may include (but not be limited) some of the following techniques: Water Accounting, Water Footprinting and Life Cycle Assessment.
The work forms part of the South African Minerals to Metals Research Initiative (SAMMRI), a consortium of the Dept of Science and Technology, Industry and Research Units.

Requirements: A BSc (Chem Eng) or equivalent; preference may be given to South African citizens.
Bursary: R60 000 (per year for 2 years)
Start Date: ASAP
For more details: Dr K. Harding – kevin.harding@wits.ac.za ]]> Employment 004786 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=33 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=32&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:01 GMT I've just registered with ECSA as Candidate Engineering Technologist and I am looking for a mentor that can supervise the training period to reach the next level. I am currently employed as Senior Process Controller at PetroSA refinery in Mossel Bay.

Any kind of help will be highly appreciated. ]]> Mentors Required 006295 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=32 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=30&goto=newpost Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:41:53 GMT Applications are closed!!!! Job Title: Chemical Engineer Dept: PMR - Production Reference number: 00000808 Closing date extended to 10... Applications are closed!!!!



Job Title: Chemical Engineer
Dept: PMR - Production
Reference number: 00000808
Closing date extended to 10 March 2011
Commencement datae: ASAP

Minimum requirements:
B.Sc in Chemical Engnineering
Medically fit for PMR
Good communication and leadership skills
Computer literate

Duties and responsibilities:
Assist with monitoring and controlling production in Ru/Pt
Troubleshooting and optimising of the process
Managing renewals and small capital projects
Responsible for Metal accounting within the domain ]]> Employment SAIChE Office http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=30 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=29&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:31:22 GMT THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED!!! Position: Senior Process Engineer Reporting To: Chairperson Nature of Position: Permanent... THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED!!!

Position: Senior Process Engineer
Reporting To: Chairperson
Nature of Position: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related compensation offered

Job Responsibilities:
• Process plant design and engineering
• Project management
• Tender/enquiry compilation and internal sales

Attributes required for this job:
• Good interpersonal skills
• Adaptability
• Decision making and problem solving
• Planning, organizing and management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Self management & ability to work independently
• Motivation, work ethic and integrity
• Leadership & management skills

Other requirements:
• Valid driver’s license
• Own transport
• Travelling required
• ECSA candidate engineer registration

Minimum qualifications / education levels required for this position:
• BSc Chemical Engineering or BSc Extractive Metallurgy

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Experience and a solid understanding of process engineering and commissioning of process plants
• Experience and a solid understanding of flow sheets, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Experience and a solid understanding of project management and execution
• Experience and a solid understanding of tender/quotation compilation

Forward your CV to Melandi Raftopoulos (e-mail: recruitment@beyondconsulting.co.za or Fax: 086 527 23310) ]]> Employment SAIChE Office http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=29 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=26&goto=newpost Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:50:00 GMT Hi To all chemical engineers in KZN. The KZN branch Of SAICHE would like to create a database. This will enable you to be notified of tours... Hi

To all chemical engineers in KZN.

The KZN branch Of SAICHE would like to create a database. This will enable you to be notified of tours to companies, meetings, short courses and so on.

I will keep you posted on how to send your details. For now you are welcome to correspond via this discussion thread.

regards
Dr Maggie Chetty
SAICHE KZN Branch ]]> KZN Branch Committee M Chetty http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=26 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=23&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:52:18 GMT To register with ECSA as a candidate engineer requires a mentor who is already registered as a professional engineer to supervise the candidacy... To register with ECSA as a candidate engineer requires a mentor who is already registered as a professional engineer to supervise the candidacy “training” period. The company that I work for however, is small and does not have its own registered professional engineers.
I am currently employed as a process engineer and our work is mainly in the food & beverages industry. My main responsibilities are process design, generating P&IDs, specifying equipment sizes and drawing up the corresponding spec-sheets.

I hope there is someone who is able to help me with mentorship problem. Any help whatsoever would be much appreciated.


Mr PG Joubert ]]> Mentors Required SAIChE Office http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=23 http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=22&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:44:55 GMT As a chemical engineer looking to develop myself, I have set a goal to do projects that will build me. I was advised to get a mentor who can help... As a chemical engineer looking to develop myself, I have set a goal to do projects that will build me. I was advised to get a mentor who can help me. I work in an industry doing insulation materials, basically processes involving a range of chemical engineering fundamentals and principles. From Chemical reactions, melting, batching to product improvement or process optimisation. I am looking for any mentor who is willing to build me along this line. I have 6 years working experience in the glass/ceramic industry.

I am based in SPRINGS, GAUTENG and reside in Johannesburg, Buccluech, near Sandton.

I hope I will receive favourable response

Mr R. Simango ]]> Mentors Required SAIChE Office http://www.saiche.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=22