Chemical Plant Engineer — Growth, Training & Impact

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-the-job training and career growth

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

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.