Chemical Engineer - Operations Support

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

On-the-job training

Paid vacation and holidays

Dynamic and supportive work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Chemical Engineer to provide essential operations support at their Randburg facility. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring smooth day-to-day processes, troubleshooting issues, and implementing minor improvements with plant operators and maintenance teams.

The successful candidate will monitor KPIs, assist in process changes, perform safety checks, and update operating manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2–4 years of chemical plant operations or process support experience.
• Understanding of unit operations and process equipment.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support to production for operational issues and process upsets.
• Monitor KPIs and identify deviations requiring attention.
• Assist in implementing process changes and small-scale improvements.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Update process documentation including operating manuals and log sheets.
• Participate in shift handovers and promote a strong safety culture on the plant floor.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and technically adept Chemical Engineer to provide essential operations support at their facility in Randburg . This role is focused on ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of chemical processes, troubleshooting immediate issues, and implementing minor improvements. You will work closely with plant operators and maintenance teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. This is a hands-on position perfect for an engineer who enjoys direct involvement in plant operations and solving real-time challenges within a collaborative industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support to the production team for operational issues and process upsets.
• Monitor key process performance indicators (KPIs) and identify deviations requiring attention.
• Assist in the implementation of process changes and small-scale improvement projects.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure compliance with all operational procedures.
• Update process documentation, including operating manuals and log sheets.
• Participate in shift handovers and contribute to a strong safety culture on the plant floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 2-4 years of experience in a chemical plant operations or process support role.
• Practical understanding of common chemical unit operations and process equipment.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and environmental regulations in a manufacturing context.
• Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with plant personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• Paid vacation and statutory holidays.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment focused on operational excellence in Randburg .