Chemical Engineer – Utilities & Plant Infrastructure

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Chemical Engineer specializing in utilities to manage and optimize essential plant services in Upington. You will oversee steam, water treatment, compressed air, and power distribution to ensure reliable operation and cost-effective infrastructure across the facility.

The role emphasizes energy efficiency, safety compliance, and collaboration with maintenance teams to plan upgrades and monitor performance, enabling seamless production and plant reliability.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in managing industrial utility systems or plant infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles as applied to utilities.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes and environmental regulations related to emissions and effluents.
• Experience with process control systems and data logging for performance monitoring.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and performance of plant utility systems.
• Monitor utility consumption and implement energy efficiency strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards for utilities.
• Conduct technical assessments and recommend infrastructure upgrades.
• Troubleshoot utility system issues and coordinate repairs with maintenance.
• Manage contracts with external service providers for utilities.

Conocimientos

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Process control systems

Data logging

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Chemical Engineer specializing in utilities to manage and optimize essential plant services in Upington. You will oversee steam, water treatment, compressed air, and power distribution to ensure reliable operation and cost-effective infrastructure across the facility.

The role emphasizes energy efficiency, safety compliance, and collaboration with maintenance teams to plan upgrades and monitor performance, enabling seamless production and plant reliability.