Chemical Engineer - Plant Support

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Chemical Engineer to provide essential plant support in Sandton. You will troubleshoot operations, improve process efficiency, and help ensure safe, reliable production of chemicals.

The role involves collaboration with operations, maintenance and management teams to address daily challenges and implement practical solutions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in a chemical plant or similar

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a chemical plant or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of chemical process principles and equipment.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production operations, resolving process-related issues promptly.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production upsets and equipment failures.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase yield, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Assist in the management of change (MOC) process for equipment and process modifications.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations within the plant.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures, and training materials.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Process optimization

Data analysis

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Chemical Engineer to provide essential plant support for their operations in Sandton . This role focuses on providing technical expertise to troubleshoot operational issues, improve process efficiency, and ensure the safe and reliable functioning of chemical production units. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, and management teams to address daily challenges and implement solutions that enhance productivity and safety. This is a hands-on role ideal for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving in a dynamic plant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production operations, resolving process-related issues promptly.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production upsets and equipment failures.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase yield, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Assist in the management of change (MOC) process for equipment and process modifications.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations within the plant.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures, and training materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a chemical plant or similar industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of chemical process principles and equipment.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in Sandton .
• A supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.
• Potential for career advancement within the company.