Hybrid Chemical Process Operations Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to provide essential operations support at their Queenstown facility. You will work with plant operators, maintenance and management to troubleshoot daily challenges, implement improvements and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes process optimization, data analysis, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model. A strong foundation in chemical engineering and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mass transfer.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical plant operations or process support.
• Solid understanding of process monitoring, control systems and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the operations team and address process deviations.
• Monitor key process variables and identify optimization opportunities to improve yield and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot plant operations and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in safety reviews and ensure EHS compliance.
• Support process changes, equipment modifications and documentation updates.

Skills

Process monitoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to provide essential operations support at their Queenstown facility. You will work with plant operators, maintenance and management to troubleshoot daily challenges, implement improvements and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes process optimization, data analysis, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model. A strong foundation in chemical engineering and hands-on problem solving are essential.