Chemical Engineer: Plant Optimization & Efficiency Driver

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings fund

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Chemical Engineer for plant optimization at the Upington facility in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on improving efficiency, yield, and reliability of existing production processes, analyzing plant data and bottlenecks, and implementing sustainable solutions with operations, maintenance and quality control teams.

The successful candidate will contribute to cost reductions and continuous improvement while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in process engineering, preferably in an industrial plant.
• Proven track record in process optimization, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Statistics knowledge is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in mining or agricultural chemicals is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations and collect process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze performance metrics such as yield, throughput, energy use and waste.
• Develop and implement optimization strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to implement changes.
• Update process documentation including P&IDs and procedures.
• Participate in PHAs and apply safety recommendations.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment or technologies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Prepare reports and present findings to management.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Chemical Engineer for plant optimization at the Upington facility in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on improving efficiency, yield, and reliability of existing production processes, analyzing plant data and bottlenecks, and implementing sustainable solutions with operations, maintenance and quality control teams.

The successful candidate will contribute to cost reductions and continuous improvement while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.