Chemical Engineer - Water Treatment & Sustainability

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Growth and certification opportunities

Challenging, meaningful projects in环境

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Chemical Engineer to design, implement, and optimize water and wastewater treatment systems for industrial applications.

You will conduct treatability studies, develop PFDs and P&IDs, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, contributing to sustainable solutions in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in chemical process design, with a focus on water and wastewater treatment.
• Understanding of water chemistry, coagulation, flocculation, oxidation, and disinfection processes.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations pertaining to water discharge and usage.
• Experience with process simulation software is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a project team.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer water and wastewater treatment systems using various chemical processes.
• Conduct treatability studies and pilot-scale testing for new treatment technologies.
• Optimize existing water treatment processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Troubleshoot operational issues with water treatment plants and provide technical support.
• Ensure all designs and operations comply with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Stay abreast of advancements in water treatment technologies and sustainable practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Environmental sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in sustainable industrial solutions, is seeking a dedicated Chemical Engineer to focus on water treatment and environmental sustainability projects in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This role will involve designing, implementing, and optimizing chemical processes for industrial wastewater treatment, water recycling, and pollution control. You will play a crucial role in helping our clients meet their environmental targets and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to impactful environmental solutions within a growing sector, based in the unique environment of Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer water and wastewater treatment systems using various chemical processes.


• Conduct treatability studies and pilot-scale testing for new treatment technologies.


• Optimize existing water treatment processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.


• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.


• Troubleshoot operational issues with water treatment plants and provide technical support.


• Ensure all designs and operations comply with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.


• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other engineering disciplines.


• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations.


• Stay abreast of advancements in water treatment technologies and sustainable practices.

Requirements

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


• 2-4 years of experience in chemical process design, with a focus on water and wastewater treatment.


• Understanding of water chemistry, coagulation, flocculation, oxidation, and disinfection processes.


• Familiarity with environmental regulations pertaining to water discharge and usage.


• Experience with process simulation software is beneficial.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a project team.


• Passion for environmental sustainability and process optimization.

Benefits

• competitive salary


• comprehensive health and retirement benefits


• opportunities for professional growth and certifications in environmental engineering


• You will work on challenging and meaningful projects that contribute to environmental protection and resource conservation.


• The company fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment in Kimberley, Northern Cape .


• This role provides the chance to specialize in a critical area of chemical engineering with significant future demand.