Chemical Plant Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical Insurance

Pension

Paid vacation

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a seasoned Chemical Plant Engineer to oversee and optimize operations at a manufacturing facility. You will drive daily production, maintenance planning, and safety compliance while partnering with production, maintenance, and management to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and 5+ years in plant operations, with hands-on experience in process control and EHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical plant operations or plant engineering.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, equipment, and maintenance strategies.
• Proven experience in managing operational teams and driving EHS compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in plant management software and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient and safe production schedules are met.
• Manage maintenance programs for plant equipment, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
• Monitor production output, quality control, and process efficiency, implementing improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and company policies.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on plant upgrades, modifications, and new equipment installations.

Skills

Plant management

Team leadership

EHS compliance

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Plant management software

Process control systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a competent Chemical Plant Engineer to manage and optimize the operations of their manufacturing facility in Sandton . This role involves overseeing the day-to-day running of the plant, ensuring efficient production, maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations. You will work closely with production teams, maintenance staff, and management to achieve operational targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of plant operations and contribute to the company's success in a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient and safe production schedules are met.
• Manage maintenance programs for plant equipment, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
• Monitor production output, quality control, and process efficiency, implementing improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and company policies.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on plant upgrades, modifications, and new equipment installations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical plant operations or plant engineering.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, equipment, and maintenance strategies.
• Proven experience in managing operational teams and driving EHS compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in plant management software and process control systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension fund contribution and other retirement benefits.
• Generous paid vacation and company holidays.
• A stable and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.