Production Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Vor Ort; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Shift allowances

Medical aid and retirement fund

On-the-job training and development

Stable employment and supportive work

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 client in Queenstown seeks a practical Production Chemical Engineer to optimize daily production, ensure efficiency, and maintain product quality on the factory floor. You will partner with operators and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and drive process improvements while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The role involves data analysis, SOP refinement, and supporting capital projects to enhance operational performance in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel at all levels.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all production processes.
• Support process changes and capital projects related to production operations.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations on the production floor.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to maintain product consistency and quality standards.

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a practical and driven Production Chemical Engineer for their manufacturing facility in Queenstown. This role is hands-on, focusing on optimizing daily production processes, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining product quality. You will work closely with plant operators and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement within an industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all production processes.
• Support process changes and capital projects related to production operations.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations on the production floor.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to maintain product consistency and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowances where applicable.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Stable employment within a growing manufacturing sector.
• A supportive work environment focused on operational performance.