Chemical Engineer - Process Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Large-scale projects

Safety-focused team

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a Chemical Engineer focused on process development to optimize, scale up and safely operate chemical processes in production. You will design, simulate, troubleshoot and document processes for pilot and full-scale production with a hands-on, collaborative team.

The role requires a degree in Chemical Engineering and proven experience in process development and scale-up, with familiarity in Aspen Plus or HYSYS and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (B.S. or M.S.)
• Experience in process development, scale-up, and optimization
• Strong knowledge of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
• Proficiency with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for pilot-scale and full-scale production.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to ensure process efficiency and product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and safety teams to ensure successful process implementation.
• Develop process documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, and safety protocols.
• Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering technologies and best practices.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Optimization

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Problem solving

Project management

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and innovative Chemical Engineer with a focus on Process Development to join their dynamic team in Richards Bay. This role is crucial for optimizing and scaling up chemical processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability in production. You will work on challenging projects that involve designing, implementing, and troubleshooting chemical manufacturing processes. The position requires a strong analytical mindset and a hands-on approach to problem-solving within a collaborative industrial environment, contributing to the company's success through engineering excellence and innovation in chemical production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for pilot-scale and full-scale production.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to ensure process efficiency and product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and safety teams to ensure successful process implementation.
• Develop process documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, and safety protocols.
• Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Proven experience in process development, scale-up, and optimization within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and environmental compliance in chemical manufacturing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial chemical processes.
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment.