Chemical Engineer - Fertilizer Production & Process Optimization

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Provident fund

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Chemical Engineer - Fertilizer Production for our client in the agricultural chemicals sector. You will monitor and optimize ammonia synthesis, granulation and acid production processes, drive safety improvements, and support commissioning of new equipment.

Ideal candidates hold a BEng in Chemical Engineering with 2–5 years in chemical manufacturing, experience with DCS and process optimization, and a strong focus on safety, environmental

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years in a chemical manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Fertilizer production knowledge (ammonia, urea, phosphates, NPK) is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with process control systems (DCS) and instrumentation.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and control chemical processes to ensure optimal production efficiency and product quality.
• Identify and implement improvements to process design, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Perform process calculations, including mass and energy balances, for new and existing equipment.
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment and process modifications.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Prepare technical reports on process performance and improvement recommendations.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and other process safety reviews.
• Support the training of operators and junior technical staff on process operations.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team work

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

DCS systems

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Chemical Engineer - Fertilizer Production for our client in the agricultural chemicals sector. You will monitor and optimize ammonia synthesis, granulation and acid production processes, drive safety improvements, and support commissioning of new equipment.

Ideal candidates hold a BEng in Chemical Engineering with 2–5 years in chemical manufacturing, experience with DCS and process optimization, and a strong focus on safety, environmental