Chemical Engineer - Special Projects

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Possible extension

Significant remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer with a background in special projects to join our client’s team on a contract basis in Kimberley, Canada, with significant remote work potential. You will lead diverse engineering initiatives, including process improvements, feasibility studies, and technology implementation projects.

The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration, requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in chemical engineering and strong project-management skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of chemical engineering experience with project management.
• Experience with diverse chemical processes, scale-up, and new tech introduction.
• Strong PM methodologies and tools knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion on time and budget.
• Perform feasibility studies, evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Develop process designs, P&IDs, and technical specs for new or modified equipment.
• Oversee execution, coordinate with suppliers/contractors, ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges during implementation.
• Prepare detailed project reports and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Independent work

Collaboration

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Chemical Engineer with a background in special projects to join their team on a contract basis, based out of Kimberley but with significant remote work potential. This role will focus on managing and executing diverse engineering initiatives, including process improvements, feasibility studies, and technology implementation projects. You will bring your technical expertise to bear on unique challenges, working independently and collaboratively to deliver successful project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking challenging project-based work with flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage specific engineering projects from conception through to completion, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
• Develop process designs, P&IDs, and technical specifications for new equipment or modifications.
• Oversee project execution, coordinate with suppliers and contractors, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges that arise during project implementation.
• Prepare detailed project reports, including progress updates, final assessments, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in chemical engineering, with a proven track record in project management.
• Experience with diverse chemical processes and technologies, including scale-up and new technology introduction.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project streams, with excellent remote collaboration capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate for contract work.
• Potential for extension based on project performance and needs.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, diverse engineering projects.
• Flexibility to work remotely for a significant portion of the contract.
• Exposure to various aspects of chemical process engineering and project delivery.