Chemical Engineer - Production Support

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Training and development

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Chemical Engineer to join our production support team at the Port Elizabeth facility. The role focuses on maintaining and improving manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and collaborating with the production team to enhance quality and yield.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site and remote support, enabling focused problem-solving and continuous operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of production/manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, equipment and control systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented, fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication with diverse teams in Port Elizabeth.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the production team, addressing process deviations and operational issues in real-time.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in implementing process modifications and upgrades to enhance quality and yield.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Chemical Engineer focused on production support for their facility in Port Elizabeth . This role is key to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting capabilities. You will work closely with the production team, collaborating on process improvements, quality enhancements, and problem resolution. The hybrid nature of this role allows for focused work both on-site and remotely, supporting continuous operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the production team, addressing process deviations and operational issues in real-time.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Assist in the implementation of process modifications and upgrades to enhance product quality and yield.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards within the production environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 3-5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, equipment, and control systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced production setting.
• Good communication skills for collaborating with diverse teams in Port Elizabeth .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for specialized training and skill development.
• A supportive work environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.