Chemical Engineer: Plant Operations & Process Optimization

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Safe work environment

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a diligent Chemical Engineer to support plant operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. This role focuses on troubleshooting, optimizing operations, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance within a hands-on plant environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring operations, addressing process upsets, implementing improvements, and developing procedures. The candidate should have 2–4 years in a chemical plant or process engineering role, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in chemical plant operations or process engineering.
• On-site work in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant operations to identify efficiency and quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Assist in process modifications and minor capital projects.
• Develop and update operating procedures and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance on equipment reliability and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Support process safety management initiatives and conduct risk assessments.
• Train operators and technicians on process changes and best practices.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide technical insights.

Skills

Experience in chemical plant ops

Mass transfer & heat transfer & fluidd

Process control systems & data分析

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a diligent Chemical Engineer to support plant operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. This role focuses on troubleshooting, optimizing operations, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance within a hands-on plant environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring operations, addressing process upsets, implementing improvements, and developing procedures. The candidate should have 2–4 years in a chemical plant or process engineering role, with strong