Chemical Plant Engineer

Placements24; Kempton Park; Presencial; ZAR 650.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-the-job training and career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Plant Engineer to join the operations team in Gauteng. You will oversee daily plant activities, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements to boost productivity and reduce costs.

The role requires a degree in Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on process control systems and data analysis. Collaboration with operators, maintenance, and management is essential to maintain safety and compliance.

Formación

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of chemical plant operations/engineering experience.
• Experience with process control systems and data analysis tools.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor plant operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and adherence to production schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize output and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and process deviations, coordinating repair efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor plant operators on best practices and new procedures.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for operational enhancement.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Proactive

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Process control systems

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Plant Engineer to join their operational team based in Tembisa, Gauteng. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our chemical manufacturing plant. You will be responsible for overseeing daily plant activities, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs. The successful candidate will work closely with plant operators, maintenance personnel, and management to maintain high standards of performance and compliance within the facility. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital industrial operation in a key economic hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and adherence to production schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize output and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and process deviations, coordinating repair efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor plant operators on best practices and new procedures.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for operational enhancement.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical plant operations or engineering role.
• Solid understanding of chemical plant equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
• Experience with process control systems and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to operational challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for overtime pay.
• Health insurance and paid time off.
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.
• Stable employment with a reputable company in the chemical industry.
• A dynamic work environment focused on operational excellence.