Chemical Engineer - Water Treatment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer specialized in water treatment to join a remote-capable team serving the Stellenbosch region. You will design, implement, and optimize chemical processes for water purification, wastewater treatment, and industrial water management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and 3+ years of water treatment experience, with strong remote communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry, coagulation, flocculation, disinfection, and filtration.
• Experience with water treatment plant operations and process optimization.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and permitting.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop chemical treatment processes for potable, industrial, and wastewater applications.
• Select and specify chemicals, equipment, and dosing systems.
• Monitor and analyze water quality parameters and adjust treatment strategies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot trials for new water treatment technologies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and discharge standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing water treatment facilities.

Skills

Water treatment

Project management

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer specializing in water treatment solutions to join their innovative team, supporting operations remotely and based loosely in the Stellenbosch region. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of chemical processes for water purification, wastewater treatment, and industrial water management. You will leverage your expertise to develop sustainable and efficient treatment strategies, contributing to environmental protection and resource management. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive engineer passionate about environmental solutions and comfortable working in a remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop chemical treatment processes for various water applications (potable, industrial, wastewater).
• Select and specify appropriate chemicals, equipment, and dosing systems.
• Monitor and analyze water quality parameters, adjusting treatment strategies as needed.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot trials for new water treatment technologies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and discharge standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing water treatment facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry, coagulation, flocculation, disinfection, and filtration.
• Experience with water treatment plant operations and process optimization.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and permitting.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Support for continuous learning and professional development.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to make a significant environmental impact from anywhere, with ties to the Stellenbosch region.