Chemical Engineer - Production Support

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Comprehensive health and wellness

Opportunities for specialized training

Hybrid work model

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer with a focus on Production Support to join their Richards Bay facility. You will troubleshoot process issues, optimize production parameters, and implement improvements to boost output and quality in a hybrid work setting.

You will collaborate with maintenance and operations, perform root-cause analyses, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production or process engineering role within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with process control systems and automation.
• Good communication skills for effective interaction with production staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support to production teams to resolve process upsets and equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor key process indicators and identify opportunities for performance optimization.
• Implement process changes and improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production problems and develop sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Ensure all production activities adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Automation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer with a focus on Production Support to join their facility in Richards Bay . This role is vital for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our chemical production lines. You will be responsible for troubleshooting process issues, optimizing production parameters, and implementing improvements to enhance output and quality. This hybrid position offers the chance to work closely with plant operations while also having some flexibility in your work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support to production teams to resolve process upsets and equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor key process indicators and identify opportunities for performance optimization.
• Implement process changes and improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production problems and develop sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Ensure all production activities adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production or process engineering role within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with process control systems and automation.
• Good communication skills for effective interaction with production staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for specialized training and career advancement.
• A hybrid work model offering a balance between on-site and remote work.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.