Chemical Plant Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; À distance; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-the-job training and career advance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Plant Engineer to join our client’s operational team based in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will oversee daily plant activities, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Chemical Engineering, with at least five years in chemical plant operations, and a strong understanding of process control systems, data analysis, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of chemical plant operations or engineering experience.
• Knowledge of plant equipment, processes and safety protocols.
• Experience with process control systems and data analysis tools.
• Strong teamwork and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive approach to operational challenges.

Responsabilités

• Monitor operations to ensure efficiency, safety and schedule adherence.
• Identify process improvements to optimize output and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment and deviations, coordinating repairs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Train plant operators on best practices and procedures.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities.

Connaissances

Process control systems

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Formation

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

Process control software

Data analysis tools

Description du poste

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.