Chemical Engineer - Water Treatment & Environmental Compliance

Placements24; Upington; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer with expertise in water treatment and environmental compliance for a hybrid role based in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, implement, and manage water treatment processes while ensuring adherence to South Africa's environmental regulations across diverse industrial operations.

You will monitor water quality, develop compliance programs, and contribute to environmental impact assessments and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.

Responsabilités

• Design and optimize water and wastewater treatment processes for industrial applications.
• Monitor water quality parameters and ensure compliance with regulatory discharge limits.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance programs, including waste management and pollution control strategies.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Troubleshoot operational issues related to water treatment systems and chemical dosing.
• Prepare environmental reports, permit applications, and compliance documentation.
• Stay abreast of evolving environmental legislation and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct site audits to ensure environmental compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental engineering challenges.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading industrial services provider, is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer with expertise in water treatment and environmental compliance to join their team. This role, based in Upington, Northern Cape , will focus on developing, implementing, and managing water treatment processes and ensuring adherence to stringent environmental regulations for various industrial operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices and minimizing the environmental footprint of our client's partners. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage chemical engineering principles in a critical environmental stewardship capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize water and wastewater treatment processes for industrial applications.
• Monitor water quality parameters and ensure compliance with regulatory discharge limits.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance programs, including waste management and pollution control strategies.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Troubleshoot operational issues related to water treatment systems and chemical dosing.
• Prepare environmental reports, permit applications, and compliance documentation.
• Stay abreast of evolving environmental legislation and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct site audits to ensure environmental compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental engineering challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in water treatment, wastewater management, or environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry, physical/chemical treatment processes, and biological treatment systems.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes in South Africa.
• Experience with process modeling and simulation for water systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in relevant software for data analysis and reporting.
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and safety.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, retirement fund, and paid time off.
• We support professional development through training programs and opportunities to gain relevant certifications.
• The role is situated in Upington, Northern Cape , offering exposure to diverse industrial challenges.
• This position adopts a hybrid working model, facilitating remote work for extensive data analysis, report generation, and strategic planning, while requiring on-site presence for operational assessments, process evaluations, and client engagements.