Chemical Plant Engineer

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, disability, and retirement, a

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a Chemical Plant Engineer to oversee and optimize operations at their facility. This hybrid role balances essential on-site supervision with remote analysis and planning to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable chemical processes and equipment.

You will troubleshoot issues, develop preventive maintenance programs, lead process improvements, and collaborate with production teams and vendors on spare parts, CAPEX, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a chemical plant environment.
• Experience with CMMS and process control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations, analyze process data, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs for plant equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, including safety audits.
• Collaborate with production teams and external vendors to manage spare parts inventory and capital expenditure projects.
• Contribute to process improvement projects, including modifications and upgrades to plant equipment and systems.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance planning

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Process control systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Plant Engineer to oversee and optimize operations at their facility in Welkom . This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable functioning of all chemical processes and equipment. You will be involved in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This hybrid role balances essential on-site presence for operational oversight with the flexibility to work remotely on analysis and planning, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations, analyze process data, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs for plant equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, including conducting safety audits.
• Collaborate with production teams and external vendors to manage spare parts inventory and capital expenditure projects.
• Contribute to process improvement projects, including modifications and upgrades to plant equipment and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a chemical plant environment, focusing on operations and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, unit operations, and plant equipment.
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and process control systems.
• Proven ability in troubleshooting complex operational problems and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Good understanding of safety regulations and environmental compliance in the chemical industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement for enhanced flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative work culture focused on operational excellence.