Associate Chemical Engineer - Project Support

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Structured mentorship

Exposure to diverse projects

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Canada is seeking an Associate Chemical Engineer to join our client's project team in Kimberley. This role targets early-career engineers to gain broad experience across chemical engineering projects, supporting design, execution, and monitoring of capital and process-improvement initiatives.

You will work with project engineers and managers, participate in site inspections, prepare technical documentation, and coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of chemical engineering experience or internships.
• Basic understanding of process design principles and equipment.
• Familiarity with project management software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration in Kimberley.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of process designs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Support project execution to meet schedules and budgets.
• Participate in site inspections and provide technical assistance.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for project support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic Associate Chemical Engineer to join their project team in Kimberley . This role is designed for an early-career engineer looking to gain broad experience across various chemical engineering projects. You will provide technical support to project engineers and managers, assisting with design, execution, and monitoring of capital and process improvement projects. This position offers an excellent foundation for a career in project engineering and management within the chemical sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of process designs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Support the execution of project tasks, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Participate in site inspections and provide technical assistance during project implementation.
• Conduct literature reviews and research for technical solutions.Help prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed for project support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 0-3 years of experience in chemical engineering, internships or co-op experience is highly valued.
• Basic understanding of process design principles and equipment.
• Familiarity with project management software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration in Kimberley .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits.
• Structured training program and mentorship from senior engineers.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects and technologies.
• Supportive work environment focused on professional development.
• Opportunity for advancement within the company.