Senior Chemical Project Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonus

Career growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Project Engineer to lead capital projects across facilities in Kimberley, Canada. You will drive the full lifecycle from conception through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery with tight budgets.

The role requires deep PM expertise, process design experience, and strong leadership to manage diverse engineering teams and vendors in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in project engineering and management within chemical sector.
• Proven track record delivering complex capital projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, procurement and construction of chemical capital projects.
• Develop scopes, budgets and schedules; track progress against objectives.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, contractors and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

P&ID

HAZOP

Primavera

MS Project

Process safety

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Chemical Project Engineer to manage and execute capital projects for their facilities in Kimberley . This role requires a strong background in project management, process design, and execution within the chemical industry. You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from conception and feasibility studies through to commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This is a critical leadership position offering significant responsibility and the opportunity to drive substantial capital investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of chemical capital projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and track progress against these objectives.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, including engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure all projects comply with company standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Perform technical reviews of designs and vendor proposals.
• Oversee the commissioning and start-up of new process equipment and plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project engineering and management within the chemical sector.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex capital projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
• Experience with P&ID development, HAZOP studies, and process safety reviews.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant bonus potential tied to project success.
• Opportunities for career advancement and international project involvement.
• A hybrid work model providing flexibility for project management activities in Kimberley .
• Exposure to challenging and impactful industrial projects.