Senior Environmental Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Annual performance bonuses

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Chemical Engineer for a client facility in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will apply chemical engineering principles to tackle wastewater treatment, air emissions control, and waste management while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external regulatory bodies to drive environmental improvements across operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of environmental engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental regulations and permitting.
• Experience with wastewater treatment and air pollution control.
• Proficient in environmental modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage environmental programs and strategies.
• Monitor emissions, effluent quality, and waste generation.
• Design and optimize pollution control and waste treatment.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and manage permits.
• Promote environmental awareness and train employees.
• Identify opportunities for pollution prevention and resource conservation.

Skills

Environmental modeling

Data analysis

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Environmental Chemical Engineer to contribute to their sustainability efforts and ensure regulatory compliance at their facility in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is critical for managing and improving environmental performance across their operations, focusing on areas such as wastewater treatment, air emissions control, waste management, and resource efficiency. You will apply chemical engineering principles to solve complex environmental challenges, develop innovative solutions, and ensure adherence to all environmental laws and permits. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage environmental programs and strategies.
• Monitor and analyze environmental performance data (e.g., emissions, effluent quality, waste generation).
• Design and optimize pollution control systems and waste treatment processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, permits, and standards.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects and modifications.
• Investigate environmental incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with environmental regulatory agencies and manage permit applications and renewals.
• Promote environmental awareness and provide training to employees.
• Identify opportunities for pollution prevention and resource conservation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on chemical processes.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes in South Africa.
• Experience with wastewater treatment, air pollution control, and waste management technologies.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and impact assessments.
• Professional registration with ECSA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and environmental certifications.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• Generous paid time off.
• Contribution to a cleaner environment and sustainable practices.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Potential for career advancement in environmental management.