Senior Project Engineer - Chemical Plant Expansion

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer for a chemical plant expansion, based at Welkom. You will lead capital projects from conception to commissioning, driving schedules, budgets, and safety/compliance standards.

The role requires 8+ years in chemical‑plant project delivery, with strong PM software skills and a proven leadership record to guide diverse teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in project engineering or project management for chemical plant construction or expansion.
• Proven track record in managing multi-million rand capital projects.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of capital projects, from scope definition to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules and budgets, and monitor progress against targets.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and progress reviews for safety, quality, and design compliance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; implement contingency plans to stay on track.
• Prepare regular project status reports for senior management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

MS Project

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer for a chemical plant expansion, based at Welkom. You will lead capital projects from conception to commissioning, driving schedules, budgets, and safety/compliance standards.

The role requires 8+ years in chemical‑plant project delivery, with strong PM software skills and a proven leadership record to guide diverse teams in a fast‑paced environment.