Chemical Engineer - Polymerization Processes

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Be part of polymer science innovation

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Chemical Engineer specializing in polymerization to join our remote South Africa team. You will develop, optimize, and troubleshoot polymerization processes, contributing to innovative polymer materials from your home office.

This remote role emphasizes virtual collaboration with polymer chemists and production teams, ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards while staying current with advances in polymerization technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years in chemical process development with specialization in polymerization.
• Solid understanding of polymer chemistry, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with process safety principles is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to optimize polymerization reaction conditions (temperature, pressure, catalysts, monomers).
• Develop and scale-up polymerization processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales.
• Utilize process simulation software to model and analyze polymerization reactors and downstream processing.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement effective solutions to maintain product quality and process efficiency.
• Characterize polymer properties and relate them to process parameters.
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for polymerization units.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for polymerization processes.
• Collaborate with polymer chemists, material scientists, and production teams in a virtual setting.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Stay updated on advancements in polymerization technology and materials science.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Reaction engineering

Data interpretation

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

RIST

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Chemical Engineer with a focus on polymerization processes to join their remote team. This role is fully remote, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be integral to the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of polymerization reactions and processes, contributing to the innovation of new polymer materials. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious engineer who excels in a virtual environment and possesses a strong understanding of polymer chemistry and reaction engineering. If you are passionate about materials science and seeking a challenging, remote-first career, this position is for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a supportive remote work culture, empowering you to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to optimize polymerization reaction conditions (temperature, pressure, catalysts, monomers).


• Develop and scale-up polymerization processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales.


• Utilize process simulation software to model and analyze polymerization reactors and downstream processing.


• Troubleshoot process issues and implement effective solutions to maintain product quality and process efficiency.


• Characterize polymer properties and relate them to process parameters.


• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for polymerization units.


• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for polymerization processes.


• Collaborate with polymer chemists, material scientists, and production teams in a virtual setting.


• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.


• Stay updated on advancements in polymerization technology and materials science.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.


• A minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical process development, with a specialization in polymerization processes.


• Solid understanding of polymer chemistry, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics.


• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, RIST) is advantageous.


• Familiarity with process safety principles.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote work.


• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Fully remote work arrangement for maximum flexibility.


• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.


• Be part of a company driving innovation in polymer science.


• Engage in challenging and impactful project work.


• Contribute to a collaborative and dynamic remote work culture.


• Work from your preferred location in Soweto or anywhere in South Africa.