Chemical Engineer - Plant Operations

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Hands-on ops experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a practical Chemical Engineer to join our Kimberley plant operations team. This role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable operation, with involvement in monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience in critical plant operations within a key industrial sector in the Northern Cape. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of chemical processes and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years in plant operations or process engineering in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of process control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Optimize operating conditions to improve yield, efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in plant start-ups, shutdowns, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Support process improvement projects and the implementation of new technologies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a practical and hands-on Chemical Engineer to join their plant operations team in Kimberley . This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the manufacturing facility. You will be involved in process monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain in-depth operational experience within a key industrial sector in the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Optimize operating conditions to improve yield, efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in plant start-ups, shutdowns, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Support process improvement projects and the implementation of new technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 3-5 years of experience in plant operations or process engineering within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical processes, unit operations, and process control.
• Experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Hands-on experience in critical plant operations in Kimberley .
• A stable and supportive work environment.