Remote Chemical Process Engineer – Scaleup & R&D Innovator

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 83.000 - 165.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Remote Chemical Process Engineer to develop and optimize novel material processes from lab to pilot scale. You will model performance with Aspen Plus and CHEMCAD, perform techno-economic assessments, and implement PHAs and safety documentation.

The role emphasizes independent work in a fully remote setting, with opportunities to contribute to scale-up strategies and knowledge transfer across teams worldwide.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical process development, R&D support, or process design.
• Advanced proficiency in process simulation software and kinetic modeling.
• Strong understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation processes.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting PHAs and developing process safety documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Proven self-starter with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work as a contractor in South Africa.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize chemical process designs for novel materials and reactions, from lab to pilot scale.
• Utilize advanced process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, CHEMCAD) to model and analyze process performance.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments and feasibility studies for new process concepts.
• Perform Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and develop safety protocols for new chemical processes.
• Design experimental programs for pilot plant trials and interpret experimental data.
• Collaborate virtually with R&D scientists, engineers, and project managers across different time zones.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, design documentation, and presentation materials.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in chemical process development.
• Contribute to the scale-up strategy and technical transfer of processes to manufacturing.

Kenntnisse

Process simulation

Kinetic modeling

Process safety

Remote collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Ausbildung

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

CHEMCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Remote Chemical Process Engineer to develop and optimize novel material processes from lab to pilot scale. You will model performance with Aspen Plus and CHEMCAD, perform techno-economic assessments, and implement PHAs and safety documentation.

The role emphasizes independent work in a fully remote setting, with opportunities to contribute to scale-up strategies and knowledge transfer across teams worldwide.