Chemical Engineer - Process Development

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Life insurance

Professional development

Retirement annuity

Dynamic work environment in Welkom

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer to join the process development team in Welkom. You will help translate laboratory concepts into scalable industrial applications and drive innovative improvements across manufacturing processes.

You will design, test, and optimize processes, work with R&D and production, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and contribute to growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in process development, scale-up and troubleshooting in chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with process simulation software and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and scale-up new chemical processes from pilot to commercial scale.
• Optimize existing processes for yield, efficiency and environmental impact.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for proposed changes or new technologies.
• Develop and implement robust process control strategies.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards in process development activities.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure seamless technology transfer.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Troubleshooting

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Chemical Engineer to join their process development team in Welkom . This role is integral to the innovation and improvement of our chemical manufacturing processes. You will be involved in developing new chemical processes, refining existing ones, and ensuring that all operations are efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant. Working closely with R&D and production staff, you will translate laboratory concepts into scalable industrial applications. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth and technological advancement of a key industry player in the Free State, providing a challenging and rewarding career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and scale-up new chemical processes from pilot to commercial scale.
• Optimize existing processes for improved yield, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for proposed process changes or new technologies.
• Develop and implement robust process control strategies.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and environmental standards in process development activities.
• Collaborate with the R&D department to ensure seamless technology transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Experience in process development, scale-up, and troubleshooting in a chemical manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with process simulation software and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and life insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Retirement annuity contribution.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Welkom .