Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Engineer for a hybrid role in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on improving chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety, and supporting equipment start-up and scale-up.

The ideal candidate has a Chemical Engineering degree and 3-5 years of process engineering experience, with strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, plus knowledge of ISO standards and PSM principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in a process engineering role within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical unit operations and process principles.
• Experience with process simulation software is beneficial.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant operations to identify areas for process improvement.
• Develop and implement solutions to enhance process efficiency, yield, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the design and scale-up of new processes or process modifications.
• Prepare process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Conduct PHAs and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and R&D teams.
• Support commissioning and start-up of new equipment and processes.
• Maintain process data and generate regular performance reports.
• Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering and process technology.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

ISO standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent manufacturer of high-performance specialty chemicals, is seeking a dedicated Process Engineer to join their innovative team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is essential for supporting the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. You will work on a variety of projects, from troubleshooting daily operational challenges to implementing long-term process enhancements. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading chemical company in a dynamic hub like Randburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant operations to identify areas for process improvement.
• Develop and implement solutions to enhance process efficiency, yield, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the design and scale-up of new processes or process modifications.
• Prepare process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and R&D teams.
• Support the commissioning and start-up of new equipment and processes.
• Maintain process data and generate regular performance reports.
• Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering and process technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in a process engineering role within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical unit operations and process principles.
• Experience with process simulation software is beneficial.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, a provident fund, and opportunities for professional development.
• This hybrid role allows for a flexible work arrangement, balancing essential on-site responsibilities in Randburg, Gauteng, with remote work options.