Chemical Engineer - Plant Operations

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time role

Hands-on environment

Training programs

Safety culture

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer to join the Plant Operations team in Polokwane. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and continuous operation of chemical facilities, with hands-on troubleshooting and process improvements.

You will ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, collaborate with maintenance and quality teams, and contribute to asset integrity and product quality at a dynamic plant site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical plant operations or related field.
• Strong understanding of chemical unit operations and process control.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental compliance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage chemical processes to ensure optimal performance and adherence to production schedules.
• Identify and resolve operational problems, performing root cause analysis for process deviations.
• Implement improvements to enhance process efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations .
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams to ensure asset integrity and product quality.
• Assist in the training of plant operators and provide technical support for operational activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Chemical Engineer to join their Plant Operations team in Polokwane . This role is critical for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of chemical manufacturing facilities. You will be involved in troubleshooting operational issues, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer to contribute to the success of a key industrial site in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage chemical processes to ensure optimal performance and adherence to production schedules.
• Identify and resolve operational problems, performing root cause analysis for process deviations.
• Implement improvements to enhance process efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations .
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams to ensure asset integrity and product quality.
• Assist in the training of plant operators and provide technical support for operational activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical plant operations or a related field.
• Strong understanding of chemical unit operations and process control.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving within an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental compliance in chemical manufacturing.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package in Polokwane .
• Full-time employment with opportunities for advancement.
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic plant environment.
• Training and development programs to enhance skills.
• A strong safety culture focused on employee well-being.