Junior Chemical Engineer: Hands-on Manufacturing Trainee

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer to support production operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will work with experienced engineers on process monitoring, quality control, and safety initiatives, gaining hands-on experience across chemical manufacturing.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply core engineering principles, with mentorship and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles such as thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with process safety concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring plant operations and ensure processes run safely and efficiently.
• Support troubleshooting of production issues with senior engineers.
• Participate in quality control through sampling and testing of materials.
• Contribute to process improvement projects to increase yield and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate production records and process documentation.
• Assist in safety checks and ensure compliance with site procedures.
• Support implementation of new equipment or process changes under supervision.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer to support production operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will work with experienced engineers on process monitoring, quality control, and safety initiatives, gaining hands-on experience across chemical manufacturing.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply core engineering principles, with mentorship and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.