Chemical Engineer, Waste Treatment & Sustainability

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybride; NZD 96 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Incentives or performance-based pay

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer specializing in Waste Treatment and Sustainability to join the Queenstown team. You will develop, implement and manage solutions for industrial waste treatment, resource recovery, and compliance with environmental regulations.

You will collaborate with operations, compliance and R&D to promote circular economy principles and reduce environmental footprint across the value chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial waste treatment or sustainability roles.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes for water treatment, wastewater management, and air pollution control.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes in SA.
• Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA) or sustainability reporting is a plus.
• Proficiency in process simulation software is beneficial for optimizing treatment processes.

Responsabilités

• Design, evaluate, and implement effective industrial waste treatment processes (liquid, solid, and gaseous effluents).
• Develop strategies for resource recovery and circular economy initiatives within the company's operations.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with all local, regional, and national environmental regulations.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Optimize existing waste treatment systems to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Research and pilot new technologies for waste minimization, pollution prevention, and sustainability.
• Prepare environmental reports, permit applications, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on sustainability projects.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site audits to assess environmental performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage waste streams and ensure proper disposal or recycling procedures are followed.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Environmental stewardship

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Outils

Process simulation software

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer specializing in Waste Treatment and Sustainability to join the Queenstown team. You will develop, implement and manage solutions for industrial waste treatment, resource recovery, and compliance with environmental regulations.

You will collaborate with operations, compliance and R&D to promote circular economy principles and reduce environmental footprint across the value chain.