Chemical Engineer - Production Support

Placements24; Midrand; Vor Ort; ZAR 420.000 - 640.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Provident fund contribution

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to provide essential production support at our client's Midrand facility. You will work with the production team to troubleshoot issues, implement minor improvements, and maintain high safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on optimizing existing processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with 2–5 years of relevant manufacturing experience and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or production support role.
• Basic understanding of chemical processes, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with process troubleshooting techniques.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with production staff.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations in a chemical plant setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work on-site in Midrand, Gauteng.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the chemical engineering field.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support to the production team to resolve operational issues and minimize downtime.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency and yield.
• Assist in the implementation of process changes and modifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations on the plant floor.
• Conduct basic process data analysis and prepare performance reports.
• Support quality control initiatives and troubleshoot product quality deviations.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams on equipment reliability and preventative maintenance.
• Participate in process safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist in the training of production operators on process-related matters.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and records.

Kenntnisse

Chemical processes

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic producer of industrial chemicals, is looking for a dedicated Chemical Engineer to provide essential production support at their facility in Midrand, Gauteng . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of daily manufacturing activities. You will work closely with the production team to troubleshoot process issues, implement minor improvements, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment and contribute directly to operational success. The focus will be on optimizing existing processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the production department. You will be a key technical resource for the plant floor, ensuring consistent product output and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the production team to resolve operational issues and minimize downtime.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency and yield.
• Assist in the implementation of process changes and modifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations on the plant floor.
• Conduct basic process data analysis and prepare performance reports.
• Support quality control initiatives and troubleshoot product quality deviations.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams on equipment reliability and preventative maintenance.
• Participate in process safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist in the training of production operators on process-related matters.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or production support role.
• Basic understanding of chemical processes, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with process troubleshooting techniques.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with production staff.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations in a chemical plant setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work on-site in Midrand, Gauteng .
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the chemical engineering field.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, health insurance benefits, and a provident fund contribution.
• This is a stable, full-time position with opportunities for career growth within the company.
• You will gain valuable practical experience in a supportive production environment located in Midrand, Gauteng .
• We believe in fostering talent and providing our employees with the resources they need to succeed.
• Join a team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement in the South African chemical industry.